New Britain herald., 1924-04-28
COOLIDGE SPEAKER
 AT DEDICATION
His Words Are Broadcast This Morning From Three Stations

Washington, April 2S-Setting anew the governments stamp of approval on the work of the National Academy Of Sciences and the National Research council, President Coolidge speaking at the dedication of the new home here Of the two organizations, pre- dcted the coming of "a new day in scientific research"
 "A new sun is rising" he said, "it Is destined to illuminate the scientific world by Illuminating this hall"
 The president in his address traced the intimate relationships which from the days of Benjamin Franklin have existed between science and the Amer ican government and declared that If there be one thing in which America is pre-eminent. it is a disposition to follow the truth"
 Tt is the same spirit" he declared, that has moved through all our life, which makes it particularly appropri- ate that our national government should be active in its encoura cement of the searching out of the truth in the physical world, and applying it to the weil-being of the people, as it is is interested in the searching out of the truth in the political world, with the same object in view"
 Emphasizing declaration of Wash ington in his farewell address for pro- motion Of institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge" Mir. Coolidge said "the beginning of our govern ment, therefore, had to do with the in ception of scientific research in the United States"
 Five Periods.
 American science" he ayowed, may be divided into five periods-the Jefferson period, that of Silliman, the Agassiz period, the present period of cooperative research when no ono dominates, and the future for which definite foundations arc being laid"
 During the first period, Jefferson distinguished himself in paleontoogi- cal researches and set up his labora- tcry in the east room of the White House. During the Silliman period, John Quincy Adams was concerned in the founding of the Smithsonian insti- tuition and other important scientific societies were founded.
 Linc0ln's Part.
 After the Civil war, he declared, | Lincoln interested himself in science and signed bin incorporating the National Academy of Sciences. Dur ing the world war when the need for solution of important problems by groups Of thinkers rather than indi- | Hidnals was apparent, Wilson had a | part in the next scientific stride.
 To this end, Mir. Coolidge said, tho | National Research council was formed. and. after tho war, at tho re- quest of President Wilson, organized | on a permanent peace-tme footing.
 "Nothing with more promise than the fifth period, that of tho future Of American science, could come to the American people," hn continued. "The scientific man is rending the earth 10 reveal its secrets. Truth must pre- vail for tho bcttcrment of mankind, and with tho energy that the men or science are putting Into the problems of research, Diogenes would certainly have a chance 10 lay down his quar- tcr-staif and lantern and rest, if he would turn his search in their dircc- ion.
 "one Of the most important possi- bilitics for service of the National Academy of Sciences in the future lies m it's opportunity for inspiring the people Of America 10 insistcnce upon having inc truth, and nothing but tho ruth, regarding everything that touches our life as a nation. IL is al- ways 10 be borne in mind that while he peculiar relation of ihc Academy 0 the government Of the United States nay concern the conduct Of specific 'esearchcs. the example Of dgnlficd .hphasis upon inc truth as reached Dy correct thinking in every depart ncnt of research, and in its practica. . applications. may be Il contribution o. ., value 10 the whole people. , "lt is for this purpose that the gov- i 'rnmcnt sets it's stamp Of approval up- { m this effort. and joints in dedicst- I ng this building to the bettcrmcnt of he human race by achieving q clear ] r knoWlcdse Of the truth" |
 Costs About si.5O0. 900. The building. erected near Lincoln i memorial at cost Of about sl.5O0.- | GO will house. in addition 10 inc na- iona1 offices Of the related organiza- | ions. numerous exhibits of natural {