Ordnance research and development for peace

✍ Scribed by Levin H. Campbell jr

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 1944
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 270 KB
• Volume: 238
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0016-0032
• DOI: 10.1016/s0016-0032(44)90850-1

✦ Synopsis

To stand in this historic place and to confer honor upon The Franklin Institute is a privilege of which I consider myself entirely unworthy. The seriousness of the times, the heroism of our soldiers, the patriotism of our fellow citizens, and the venerable record of this Institute--all combine to emphasize the seriousness of the occasion. I am deeply gratified for the opportunity you have afforded me to present the Ordnance Distinguished Service Citation to The Franklin Institute under such auspices. In making the presentation I have chosen to speak to you briefly on "Ordnance Research and Development For Peace. ' ' Before addressing myself to this topic, first allow me to speak in a personal vein. I have great respect and appreciation of long standing for The Franklin Institute as an influence in the cultural progress of our country. This arises not only from the general reputation of the institute as a technical and scientific organization but, even more so, because I have lived here in Philadelphia and have known personally many of its members. During my military service I was fortunate enough to be stationed at the Frankford Arsenal where there were many occasions to form the friendships with your officers and members which have continued for many years. And when I was not a resident of Philadelphia, during my tours of duty at other Ordnance establishments, I have had official contacts with the executives of the Institute