The Washington herald., 1919-04-21
PLAN PROPOSED
WOULD BEAUTIFY
EASTERN BRANCH
Dr.. George W. Kernode
Presents Ambitious De-
velopment Project.
WOULD CREATE PARK
Continuation Of Potomac
Driveway for Automo-
biles Also Considered.

ING prOoleIn VI INC pdih 10 Oc SiO
ated on the reclaimed flats Of the
Eastern Branch OF the Potomac, or
Anacostia River. may be solved by
Dr. George W. Kernodle, of 1224 l
strest northwest. originator and pro-
tectur Of tho Exposition Club and
Pubic School Poundation-"
Dr. Kernodls has prepared exhaus-
tivs plans for q permanent exposition
to be locahsd al Washington. and these
may be submitted to the several cfti-
sens' associations east of the Capitol
rset.ress.e Park
Among the propositions advanced
concerning tho reclaimed area are.
nrst, a picturesque park. and. sec
Dndly. a continuation OF the Potomac
driveway for automobiles and other
vehicles Those who are intimate
With the Keznodle project declare
that Il IT is approved by Congress and
the States it will add 100 per cent to
wsshington's reputation as a national
show town"
Dr. Kernodle informed a representa-
two Of The Herald last night that
the project would have assumed tan
E1ble form had its progress not been
fnnerrupted by the terrible war just
ended.
In brief. his plan proposes a per-
manent exposition as a memorial to
"our sacrifices and achievements in
the great war" There are to be
: buildings for each Of the States OF the
Union. encircled by a boulevard: a
central continuous exhibition hall: an
arena, and an entrance building.
which Dr. Kernodle says may be a
temple of patriotism where patriotic
societies may meet and have their
national headquarters.
The structures are all to be of
heroic design and permanent con-
struction and the surrounding parks
and gardens are to be places of
beauty.
Under the heading of objects" Dr.
Kernodle says:
The acquirement and diffusion of
practical useful knowledge-by aiding
in making every public school a COM
munity center-by aiding In putting a
circulating library in every public
school in the United States and pos
sessions-by aiding in furnishing ap-
proved moving picture illustrations.
photographic records, models and
other educational helps. for use in
the public schools-by aiding in es-
tablishing a permanent exposition, at
the nations Capital. for the free use.
under proper regulations, Of teachers
and students, operated in connection
with the government departments and
semi-government institutions for the
advancement OF popular education.
Referring to his subject from a pa
triotic viewpoint. DIR. Kernodle said:
While we are proud of our achieve
ments. our sacrifices should not be
forgotten. Stripes and colors and
medals of gold. as distinctions of
service. pale into insignificance when
compared with the loss of a limb. a
manEled body. the loss of sight. a
wrecked mind-tO say nothing Of
those who have gone over the top
never to return.
None who have taken their lives
in their hands. at the command of
their leaders. and suffered sacrifices
and losses. incident to the aggressive
ambition of Emperor Wilhelm and
others. should be denied any reason
able distinction and comfort that will
contribute to their happiness and the
pleasure of their friends. A perma-
nent exposition. at the nations Capt.
tai. could be made to contribute TO
this end in a thousand ways
That there will be developed a per-
manent exposition, at the nations
Capital. sometime. is a foregone con-
clusion. II is equally certain that a
memorial TO the sacrifices and achieve
ments of the United States in the
great war will be erected at Washing
ton. d. &.
1t Is not a question as to What
can We do2" The question is What
will We do?' The fact is we can do
just about any reasonable thing that
We will to do