So is it possible to say that oceans, which separate the continents from one 

 another, may be a matter of concord between the nations? They are still today 

 the most practical way by which men can exchange goods and products. They 

 are also as a common weal of all the peoples because of the great treasures 

 lying hidden in the seas. Moreover, they are, in themselves, a thrilling subject 

 of scientific research. 



Science has no mother country. Its mother country, if any, is the world as 

 a whole. Because of that, ONR's intention was — and is always— that its sym- 

 posia be of an international nature. The Office of Naval Research has reached 

 its goal, as is proved by the great number of nations represented here. But this 

 goal implies a generous and continuous support without which it would be unat- 

 tainable. All of the guests of ONR are perfectly conscious of this fact. 



Therefore, we warmly congratulate and thank again the Office of Naval Re- 

 search for its action, and, on this day, which may be considered as the twentieth 

 anniversary of its birthday, we cordially formulate our best wishes for its pros- 

 perity. Identical wishes are also formulated for the Stevens Institute of Tech- 

 nology and the Davidson Laboratory. 



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