Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-27
STATES RESPOND
FOR CELEBRATION
Plans for Washington Bicen-
tenniaI Under Way Through
out Nation.

That there will be a Nationwide
celebration of the bicentennial in 1882
Of George Washingtons birth, with
picturesque, historical ard impressive
programs in practically every COM
munits throughout the length and
breadth of the land, is already assured
through the work of the George Wash
ington Bicentennial Commission as
carried along by the associate directors,
Lieut.. Col. U. S. Grant, Sd, and Rep
resentative Sol Bloom of New York.
In IL States commissions have al
ready been appointed, generally by the
Governor, following action by the State
observation-disclosures, Maryland, Mas
SachuSetts, New Hampshire, North
Carolina, North Dakota, PENNSYLVANIA.
Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vir-
ginia, Alaska. the District of Column
bia and Hawaii.
In 10 States Citizens Committees have
been appointed by the governor with
out act of the Legislature-Arizona
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Ken
lucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio and
Texas
In Seven States the Governors have
appointed representatives to carry for
ward the plans for the bicentenniaI
until there is official action on a State
ommiSsion--Alaska, Colorado, Idaho,
In three States, California, Maine
and Washington, resolutions have been
passed by the State Legislatures, but
the commissions have not yet been
appointed.
Map Shows Progress.
In one room at the headquarters of
the Bicentennial Commission there is
q large wall map with colored buttons
showing the progress of the States in
arranging for the bicentennia1 celebra-
tons. On the opposite wall is another
large map of the United States cut up
into counties, on which is shown the
progress made in organization work
down into the individual communities.
AS soon as this map shows any section
tagging behind in the Nationwide
preparations the United States Sena-
tor and member of Congress represent
ing that section is notified, so that he
can spur up the local committee.
Associate Director Bloom has writ
ten to every member of Congress for
list of all the cities and towns in his
district and the names Of the mayors
or other local authorities. From these
lists submitted by the members of Con-
gress he has sent letters to the mayors,
Selectmen or whoever the local adj
ministrative officers may be urging
them to take charge of the local plans
for cooperation in the Nationwide
celebration. In response 70 this appeal
thousands of communities are being
organized, as reports to the national
be recorded on the large wall map as
soon as the organizations are completed.
Suggestions for Programs
To the Governors, mayors, members
of Congress, State directors, State and
local committees copies are being sent
of a booklet containing IL suggested
programs with lists of authorities and
references regarding George Washing
tons life. A first edition of 10000
copies has been printed and most of
them distributed.
These programs depict the life, char
acter and achievements of George
washington. They have been prepared
for use during 1881 and 1882. The list
of authorities for reference follows each
program. Papers on any or all of the
40 subjects in the programs are avail
able on request.
The programs are arranged under the
following titles: George Washington
and His Family Relationships" Homes
of George washington" George Wash
ingtons Youth and Manhood" George
Washington, the Man of Sentiment"
George Washington, the Man. OF Ac-
tion," THE Social Life of George WASH
ington,' THE Mother Of George Wash
ington," "The Home Maklngs of George
and Martha Washington George
washington, the President" George
washington. the Builder of the Nation"
George washington, the Leader Of
Men" George Washington, the Chris
tian."
Pamphlets TO BE Issued.
The Bicentennial Commission Is also
preparing to issue series of pamphlets
for Honor to George Washington" on
the following subjects: Frontier Back
ground of Washington's Career" The
Washington Family Tree in England
and America" places Frequented by
| washington, . Colonial Race Elements"
washington at Mount Vernon" THE
washington Ladies" Special Friends
and Associates of Washington" Wash
| inCton's Travels" ''Washingtons Intel
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