PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER, AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INC., Hon. J. HARDIN PETERSON, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. DEAR SIR: The Philadelphia Chapter of Gold Star Mothers, Inc., is happy to endorse the bill, H. R. 2550, for the purpose of conserving the historical buildings and parks surrounding them. Loyally yours, ELLA L. SMITH, Corresponding Secretary. Hon. J. HARDIN PETERSON, ISAAC BURROUGHS CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, Chairman, Committee on the Public Lands, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. DEAR SIR: We are enclosing copy of resolution adopted by the Isaac Burroughs Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, in support of the following project: "Looking toward the establishment of an Independence Hall National Historical Park in the old part of Philadelphia to conserve the historic buildings and objects therein." Very truly yours, RUTH V. SCOTT, Corresponding Secretary. Resolved, That the Society of the Daughters of the United States Army at its November 4 meeting held at 207 Wootten Avenue, Chevy Chase, Md., heartily endorses the purposes of the Independence Hall Association to safeguard this venerated American shrine, to improve its surroundings by the demolition of dangerous and unsightly buildings; and to develop in their place, landscaped areas and appropriate accessories affording dignified approaches to these hallowed grounds; be it further Resolved, That the Society of the Daughters of the United States Army urges its members and all citizens throughout the Nation to do everything in their power to assist in bringing about this desirable result-also that society hereby requests the members of Congress and of State legislative bodies to give favorable consideration to measures which may be introduced looking toward the ultimate creation of an Independence Hall National Historical Park enshrining the symbol of liberty and freedom for the world. NOVEMBER 10, 1943. AILEEN GORGAS WRIGHTSON, National President, Daughters of the United States Army. Resolved, That the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Maryland at its council meeting held November 11, 1943, in Baltimore, Md., heartily endorses the purposes of the Independence Hall Association to safeguard this venerated American shrine, to improve its surroundings by the demolition of dangerous and unsightly buildings; and to develop in their place landscaped areas and appropriate accessories affording dignified approaches to these hallowed grounds; be it further Resolved, That this Society of Colonial Wars urges its members and all citizens throughout the Nation to do everything in their power to assist in bringing about this desirable result; also that this society hereby requests the Members of Congress and of State legislative bodies to give favorable consideration to measures which may be introduced looking toward the ultimate creation of an Independence Hall National Historical Park enshrining the symbol of liberty and freedom for the world. Secretary. RESOLUTION OF "THE WHEEL OF PROGRESS" MADAM PRESIDENT: I move that we adopt a resolution in favor of H. R. 2550, which is a bill now before the Public Lands Committee of the House of Representatives for the purpose of the establishment of a national park in the old part of Philadelphia to preserve the historical buildings located therein and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the chairman of said committee and to the Independence Hall Association. Resolution duly seconded and unanimously adopted. FLORENCE CAROLINE ADAMS, Secretary. Hon. J. HARDIN PETERSON, POTTSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Pottstown, Pa., November 12, 1943. Chairman, Committee on the Public Lands, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.` DEAR CONGRESSMAN PETERSON: On behalf of the Pottstown Historical Society of which I am president, I am enclosing herewith an exact copy of the resolution passed at the regular meeting of the historical society held September 27, 1943, this resolution having been unanimously passed. We are now informed that your committee has for consideration a bill "to provide for investigating the matter of the establishment of a national park in the old part of the city of Philadelphia, for the purpose of conserving the historical objects and buildings therein." Believing that the accomplishment of the ends sought in this bill would go a long way toward preserving some of the fine historical traditions of old Philadelphia, on behalf of our historical society, I respectfully urge favorable consideration of the bill. Very truly yours, JESSE P. EVANS, President. NATIONAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION, New York, N. Y., September 27, 1943. Whereas the National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution is most interested in preserving national shrines, records of the founding of our country, sites of historic interest, etc.: Resolved, That the National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution at its September meeting held on September 20, 1943, in New York City heartily endorses the purposes of the Independence Hall Association in "looking toward the establishment of an Independence Hall National Historic Park in the old part of Philadelphia to conserve the historic buildings and objects therein" and toward this end we urge that unsightly buildings be demolished and such necessary landscaping be done as will best suit as a proper setting for the symbol of our liberty which must never cease to be passed down to all posterity; be it further Resolved, That the National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution urges its members and all citizens throughout the country to advise the necessary powers of this project and help to achieve the desired result-also that this society hereby requests the Members of Congress and of State legislative bodies to give favorable consideration to measures which may be introduced looking toward the ultimate creation of the Independence Hall National Historical Park enshrining the symbol of liberty and freedom for the world. Mrs. ANTHONY CONRAD EISER, National Corresponding Secretary. DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Whereas the State Society of the Daughters of the Revolution, Common-wealth of Pennsylvania, is most interested in preserving national shrines, records of the founding of our country, sites of historical interest in their State and others: Resolved, That the State Society of the Daughters of the Revolution, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at its December meeting held December 1, 1943, in the Historical Society rooms in Philadelphia, heartily endorses the purpose of the Independence Hall Association in "looking toward the establishment of an Independence Hall National Historic Park in the old part of Philadelphia to conserve the historic buildings and objects therein" and toward this end we urge that unsightly buildings be demolished and such necessary landscaping be done as will best suit as a proper setting for the symbol of our liberty which must never cease to be passed down to all posterity; be it further Resolved, That the State Society of the Daughters of the Revolution, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, urges its members and all citizens throughout the State to advise the necessary powers of this project and help to achieve the desired result; also that this society hereby requests the members of Congress and of State legislative bodies to give favorable consideration to measures which may be introduced looking toward the ultimate creation of an Independence Hall National Historical Park enshrining the symbol of liberty and freedom for the world. Sincerely, DECEMBER 27, 1943. AGNES S. KITCHEL, Pennsylvania State Regent. DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION, Hon. J. HARDIN PETERSON: The above society passed this resolution at its regular January board meeting, and I have been asked to forward it to you. Wishing you success in this undertaking. Yours truly, JANUARY 7, 1944. ALICE P. AMEY, Whereas the National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution is most interested in preserving national shrines, records of the founding of our country, sites of historical interest, etc. Resolved, That the Long Island State Society, Daughters of the Revolution, at its January meeting, held on January 3, 1944, heartily endorses the purposes of the Independence Hall Association in "looking toward the establishment of an Independence Hall National Historical Park in the old part of Philadelphia, to conserve the historical buildings and objects therein," and toward this end we urge that unsightly buildings be demolished and such necessary landscaping be done as will best suit as a proper setting for the symbol of our liberty which must never cease to be passed down to all posterity; Resolved further, That the Long Island State Society, Daughters of the Revolution, urges its members and all citizens throughout the country to advise the necessary powers of this project and help to achieve the desired result-also that this society requests the Members of Congress and of State legislative bodies to give favorable consideration to measures which may be introduced, looking toward the ultimate creaton of an Independence Hall National Historic Park, enshrining the symbol of liberty and freedom for the world. ALICE P. AMEY, Corresponding Secretary, Long Island State Society, Daughters of the DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION, Maryland, December 12, 1943. Hon. J. HARDIN PETERSON, Chairman of the Public Lands Committee, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. DEAR SIR: The Maryland State Society, Daughters of the Revolution, is most interested in preserving national shrines, records of the founding of our country, sites of historic interest, etc Resolved, That the Maryland State Society, Daughters of the Revolution, at its November meeting, held November 26, 1943, in Baltimore, Md., heartily endorses the purpose of the Independence Hall Association in "looking toward the establishment of an Independence Hall National Historic Park in the old part of Philadelphia to conserve the historic buildings and objects therein" and toward this end we urge that unsightly buildings be demolished and such necessary landscaping be done as will best suit as a proper setting for the symbol of our liberty which must never cease to be passed down to all posterity. Resolved further, That the Maryland State Society, Daughters of the Revolution, urges its members and all citizens throughout the country to advise the necessary powers of this project and help to achieve the desired results; also that this society hereby requests the Members of Congress and of State legislative bodies to give favorable consideration to measures which may be introduced looking toward the ultimate creation of an Independence Hall National Historic Park enshrining the symbol of liberty and freedom for the world. We appreciate your support in the above resolutions. Thanking you, Very sincerely, ANNA T. CURLANDER, Regent. EIGHTEENTH WOMEN'S PATRIOTIC CONFERENCE ON NATIONAL DEFENSE, Hon. J. HARDIN PETERSON, Chairman of the Committee on the Public Lands, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. DEAR MR. PETERSON: The Eighteenth Women's Patriotic Conference on National Defense, a group composed of 35 women's patriotic organizations, met at the Hotel Statler in Washington, D. C., on January 14, 15, and 16, and passed resolutions on military and naval affairs, etc., as of the marked copy of resolutions enclosed. Sincerely, ELEANOR SMITH, RESOLUTION NO. 1. INDEPENDENCE HALL SHRINE Whereas there is pending in the Congress before the Committee on the Public Lands a bill, H. R. 2550, to provide for investigating the matter of the establishment of a national park in the Old Park of the city of Philadelphia for the purpose of conserving the historical objects and buildings therein"; and Whereas the property described by the title and detail of this bill includes such historic buildings as Independence Hall, Carpenters' Hall, the Old Custom House, and the First Bank of the United States, all of which are shrines of patriotism that should be preserved for the inspiration of future generations of Americans; and Whereas this bill has been introduced ino the Congress by a group of responsible citizens of the United States, most of whom reside in metropolitan Philadelphia, who have banded themselves together to maintain for this generation and transmit to posterity the birthplace of American independence; and Whereas it is properly within the province of these participating organizations, as representative of the patriotic women of America, to participate in this endeavor and lend their national influence, so that this worthy object may be accomplished: Therefore be it Resolved, by the Eighteenth Women's Patriotic Conference on National Defense, That it heartily endorse this method of safeguarding these venerated American shrines and the hallowed ground upon which they are situated; and be it further Resolved, That this patriotic conference urges its members and all its citizens to do everything possible to assist in bringing about this desirable result, and requests the Commitee on the Public Lands of the House of Representatives to give early hearing to the sponsors of this movement, and to do its utmost to effect the passage of this bill. American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. American War Mothers American Women's Legion of the World War American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc. Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (1861-65) Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War (1861-65) Guadalupe Club of 1848 Ladies' Auxiliary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies' Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States National Auxiliary, United Spanish War Veterans National Ladies' Auxiliary, Jewish War Veterans of the United States National Society of Colonial Descendants of America National Society, Daughters of the Union (1861-65), Inc. National Society, Daughters of the Revolution National Society of New England Women National Society, Patriotic Women of America, Inc. National Society, Service Star Legion, Inc. National Society, U. S. Daughters of 1812 The National Woman's Relief Corps The National Yeomen "F" New York City Colony, National Society of New England Women Society for Constitutional Security Society, Daughters of the U. S. Army The Wheel of Progress Women's National Defense Committee of Philadelphia Women of the Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the U. S. A. Women's Auxiliary, Disabled American Veterans of the World War Resolved, That Los Angeles Unit, No. 2, of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, at its regular meeting held December 2, 1943, in Patriotic Hall, Los Angeles, Calif., heartily endorses the purposes of the Independence Hall Association to safeguard this venerated American shrine, to improve its surroundings by the demolition of dangerous and unsightly buildings, and to develop in their place landscaped areas and appropriate accessories affording dignified approaches to these hallowed grounds: be it further resolved, That this unit urges its members and all citizens throughout the Nation to do everything in their power to assist in bringing about this desirable result; also, that this organization hereby requests the Members of Congress and of State legislative bodies to give favorable consideration to measures which may be introduced looking toward the ultimate creation of an Independence Hall National Historical Park enshrining the symbol of liberty and freedom for the world. MARIAN E. SMITH, President, Los Angeles Unit, No. 2. Ladies Auxiliary of the Military Order of the Purplue Heart. Similar resolutions were submitted by the following units of this same organization: West Philadelphia Unit, No. 63 Old Glory Unit, No. 86 Philadelphia Unit, No. 4 George Washington Unit, No. 1 De Page County, Ill., Unit, No. 60 U. G. McAlexander Unit, No. 72 Rogue Valley, Oreg., Unit, No. 147 Sunny Jones Unit, No. 49 Herbert E. Zumwalk Unit, No. 53 |