Show Praises Navy On Anniversary Editor's On the occasion cf Navy A. Ray has issued a message noting tho significance of not only the U.S. but of all branches of the Armed Forces as To the students and faculty of the University of are privileged to enjoy many opportunities to grow and to gain a greater appreciation of the privileges and duties of our PERHAPS ONE of the least obtrusive opportunities is that of witnessing our armed forces at How many of you appreciate that the University of Utah is one of the few U.S. institutions of higher learning selected for the location of Navy and Air Force ROTC That the University of Utah is a full partner in contributing to national preparedness and security by training some of the future naval military leaders of our OUR campus the efforts of these three departments are as fully integrated and complementary as or those of their parent Services in creating U.S. Many University as well as men from this great have served or are serving with honor and distinction in the task of keeping American strong and I choose today to invite to your attention this facet of our existence because one of these partner-services is observing a traditional Navy is the anniversary of the birthday of who as President of the United States had the foresight and vision to construct a modern Navy This action is generally conceded to be the for the rise of the United States as a major maritime which in has been a material factor in the tremendous growth of our nation and the development of our standard of and position of world THE United States Navy stands as the most powerful in the With its it has constructed U.S. second to The influence which this wields in the interest of world peace and for the protection of free world institutions should be understood and appreciated by every thoughtful AT NOON Navy the University Carillon program will add the of Aweigh the and the as a salute to one of the Services in which Utah's sons As you hear that think of the significance of the motto selected for Navy Day Flexible Force for If you you will come to understand the contribution which your your Navy and Marine and your Air Force make to the security of your liberty and pursuit of happiness not only but every hour Join me in congratulations to our Navy community and sincere wishes for the continued strength and success of United States A. RAY President i |