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...mites," but by the fostering of "good will among men" that the "Invisible Guest" is of service to humanity. It is difficult to comprehend the indelible impression that is left in the minds of over three million children as they eat American food under the protection of the American flag in the 17,000 canteens which the American Relief Commission is operating. The recollection of their indebtedness to American generosity will do more than anything else in our power to dispel the horrid shadow of war and give these wretched children a real faith in humanity, and a conviction that...
...would rather have the American flag implanted in the hearts of these starving children than flying over the citadels of Europe, said Mr. Herbert Hoover before over a thousand people who had paid $100 a plate for a simple meal of stew, bread and cocoa,--the same meal which is being served to the children of Eastern and Central Europe. In addition to those downstairs, the balcony of Symphony Hall was crowded with men and women who thronged to hear Mr. Hoover's appeal to America to support an "invisible guest...
...issues beyond the question of the immediate saving of life must influence us. Without our help, the pitiful remnant who do survive would end up in the jails of America and Europe. Peace is not the product of documents, but the product of good will among men. The American flag implanted in the hearts of these children will be more effective for the preservation of our peace than any battleship--and all we ask for is the price of one battleship. The people of America surely have a greater sense of duty than to spend money on battleships while children...
...seventeen thousand dining rooms which the American nation is called upon to support the American flag flies before these starving children who are forced to seek food from the hands of a foreign enemy. Every day these children repeat the Lord's prayer, 'give us this day our daily bread.' Is this not a challenge to the nation of America? Can we allow that challenge to be offered to the American flag and not satisfy...
...close of the address by Mr. Hoover, the University Glee Club sang a few songs and ended by lowening the American flag and singing "The Star Spangled Banner...