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will not solve our present problems.

Our nation faces the possibility of war in Europe, or in the Orient, or in both. As I have said tonight, I believe that a foreign war at this time would be disastrous for us. I believe that the wisest policy would be for us to build our security upon the bed rock of our own continent and its adjacent islands, and to proceed toward the independent American destiny that Washington outlined in his "Farewell Address" a century and a half ago.

But it is vital to our national welfare that whatever decision we make be made soon. Your generation should have a large part in that decision, for it is upon your shoulders that its results will fall with greatest weight. You will be called to bear the arms and make the sacrifice involved in war. And you inherit the problem of shaping the peace that follows.

I understand that this meeting tonight is the beginning of a nationwide organization among the students in American colleges and universities for the purpose of making their opinion felt on the issue of war. I believe that such a movement will be of great value in these times; and regardless of whether you agree with the opinions I have expressed tonight, I want you to know that I thoroughly appreciate the opportunity of taking part in the beginning of your organization.

Charles A. Lindbergh

October 30, 1940

<table><tr><td rowspan="4">ADMIT ONE</td><td>AMERICA FIRST COMMITTEE</td></tr><tr><td>SPEAKER</td></tr><tr><td>Col. Charles A. Lindbergh</td></tr><tr><td>Woolsey Hall -:- 8:15</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Wednesday, October 30, 1940</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>No seat guaranteed after 8:05</td></tr></table>