Evening star., 1944-10-13

been used to calling the hemi-
spheres becomes constantly mar
rover. This means that II we do
not now take effective measures to
prevent another world war and II
there were to be third world war,
the lands Of the Western Hemi-
sphere would be as vulnerable to
attack from Europe and Asia as
were the Island Of Crete and the
Philippine Islands five years ago.
tits . significant fact that today in
Italy-the homeland Of Columbus :
forces from many parts Of this
hemisphere and from many distant
parts OF the civilized world are
lighting for freedom against the
German threat Of medieval tyranny.
Serving In the Allied Armies in
italy are men from the 48 United
States, from the United Kingdom
Of Great Britain, and the Republic
Of France. There are also strong,
well-trained, well-equipped forces
from Brazil; there are units from
Puerto Rico; there are Greeks and
there are Poles who have distin-
guished themselves In bitter Tight
ing at Casino and Ancona and RI
mini; there are gallant men from
Canada. Ireland, New Zealand,
South Africa, and India: there are
combat teams composed Of Amer
leans Of Japanese ancestry who
came from Hawaii-all providing an
effective answer to the false Naxi
claims Of "Nordic superiority"
Fighting With Allies.
And there are also Italians brave
ly fighting for the liberation Of
their country. They are fighting in
the Allied Armies. and they are
fishting in the underground forces
behind the German lines.
II the spirit Of Columbus hoyers
over his native land today, we can
be sure that he rcjoices in the va
ried nature Of the Allied forces. For
he was one OF the truly great In
ternationalists Of all time.
During the past century, many
millions Of Italians have come to
the Western Hemisphere seeking
freedom and opportunity. In italy
there is hardly 3 town or village
that does not contain families who
have blood ties with the New
World. This is one OF the many
reasons why the forces Of liberation
have been welcomed so cordially BY
the italian people after 20 years OF
Fascism.
The Fascists and the Nazis sought
to deceive and to divide the Ameri-
can Republics. They tried not only
through propaganda from across
the seas. but also through agents
spies and flfth columnists, operat.
ing all over the Western Hemisphere
But they failed. The American Re-
publics were not deceived by their
protestations Of peace and friend.
ship; they were not intimidated by
their threats.
The people Of the United States
viii never forget how the other
American Republics, acting In &C.
Icord with their pledges Of solidarity
rallied to our common defense when
the continent was violated by Axis
treachery In an attack on this coun.
try. At that time Axis armies were
still unchecked, and even the stark
threat OF an invasion from Dakar
hung over our heads.
Solidarity in Americas.
| We have maintained the soljdaritv
OF the governments Of al the Ameri.
can Republics-except one. And the
people OF all Of the Republics, ]
think without exception, will have
the opportunity to share In the
achievement Of the common victory,
The bonds that unite the Ameri-
can Republics into q community OF
good neighbors must remain strong
We have not labored long and
faithfully to build In this New
World = system of international
security and co-operation-merely
to let it be dissipated in any period
Of postwar indifference. Within the
framework Of the world organization
OF the United Nations, which the
governments and people OF the
American Republics are helping to
establish, the nter-American sys-
tenn can and must play a strong and
vital role.
Secretary Hull has told me Of the
conversations he has had with
representatives of our sister repub-
lies concerning the formation Of a
world security organization. We
have received important and valu-
able expressions Of views from sew
eral Of these governments. I know
that Secretary Hull, and Under
Secretary Stettinius, who led the
United States delegation at Dunn
barton Oaks, are looking forward
to further exchanges Of views with
our good neighbors before the
meeting Of the general conference
to establish the world organization.
We must press forward to bring into
existence this world organization to
maintain peace and security. There
is no time to lose. And this time I
think It's going to work.
Progress Already Made.
1t is our objective to establish
the solid foundations Of the peace
organization without further delay,
and without waiting for the end Of
hostiities. There must, Of course,
be time for discussion by all the
peAce-loving nations - large and
small. Substantial progress has al
ready been made, and it must be
continued as rapidly as possible.
Like the Constitution Of the
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