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A fitting way to celebrate such a historic occasion and one which would further underline the special bonds that exist between the Institution and Great Britain would be the striking of a commemorative medal bearing the portrait of the Queen, with an appropriate inscription on the reverse, and which might be sold as a benefit for a fellowship fund that might bring promising young Britishers to the United States for study or provide a similar opportunity for Americans to go to England.

Inquiries are being made concerning a suitable design and the manner in which such a medal might be promoted. It is expected, at the moment, that this medal be designed and struck in silver in England and that it may bear the silver hallmark of London.

To help coordinate these activities, the Secretary has suggested the creation of an ad hoc committee which would consist of the Chairman of the English Speaking Union in the United States, the President of the Pilgrims, as well as the previous ambassadors of the United States to the Court of St. James.