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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 1358

"These cultural and scientific interests are no less important than is the national defense, for not only our internal morale but also the friendship of other peoples depends in large measure upon the quality of our science and culture. 

"We have in Leonard Carmichael a man well chosen to represent the Smithsonian Institution with regard to these central interests. In electing him to office of Secretary we should do so with the intention of giving him the full support to meet the Institution's obligations to the Nation."

The Secretary was instructed to release the above statement to the press at the same time as announcement was being made concerning the election of Dr. Carmichael as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. A copy was to be furnished also to each of the Regents. 

Dr. Bush, on behalf of the Carnegie Institution, then extended an invitation for a dinner to be held in honor of Dr. Carmichael's taking office as a friendly action on behalf of a sister institution to aid the new Secretary as a newcomer in becoming established in the City of Washington. 

Dr. Wetmore then addressed the Board briefly, stating that as this was probably the last time that he would appear before such a meeting officially, he wished to express his appreciation for the close and friendly contact that he has enjoyed with the members, both as Regents and as men. This has meant much to him personally and officially and he would continue to treasure the memories of this association. He felt that after his many years here that it was now desirable that a new man come in, from the standpoint of the Institution, and for his own sake as he had much scientific work to complete in whatever time might still be before him. 

A.W.