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our own generation. The finest fower of youth and manhood in every country were decimated in the two world wars, and we can very well imagine the sense of horror haunting the minds of the people heavily loaded with the very. bitter mem- ory of the loss of their sons, brothers, and hus- bands. We hardly need emphasize that no nation in the world, big or small, will remain unaffected in the event of another global war. It is the sincere desire for peace and freedom in the hearts of the 9 million of our countrymen that has prompted us to conclude this address with the fol- lowing exhortation in the immortal words of your great leader and a great son of America, Abraham Lincoln, which to our mind literally applies to the present-day global context as well if we only replace the word “nation” by “international community”: ; It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last fall measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not bave died in vain—that this nation ... shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. Thank you once again for giving us 2 patient hearing. ; EXCHANGE OF GREETINGS, APRIL 27 White House press release dated April 27 The President Your Majesties, it is indeed a great honor to welcome you here to the United States. The American people are delighted that you have found it possible to lay down your own responsi- bilities long enough to come and make this visit to our country. It is truly an historic occasion. This is the first time that a reigning monarch of Nepal has set foot on this continent, and we are indeed proud that you have found it possible to do so. The friendly relations between your country and ours are a matter of common knowledge. They have long existed. They have been strong and cordial, and we are confident that your visit here will do much to strengthen them and sustain them, , .. So, sir, and to you, Your Majesty, we—the peo- ple, the Government, and I—join in saying wel- 830 _ portation, and we have come to know more of each “come, and we hope that you find our country interesting and that every minute of your stay here will be enjoyable. = His Majesty King Mahendra . . ’ Unofficial translation Your Excellency, and ladies and gentlemen: We are all very happy to be here on your very kind invitation. We heartily welcome this op- portunity for the exchange of views with such a great leader as you, who have distinguished your- self in the service of your nation in both war and peace and have always stood for the cause of peace and freedom in the world. We hope and trust that our visit will further strengthen the existing bonds of friendship and cordiality between our two countries, We bring to you, Mr. Président, the greetings and salutations of the people of Nepal and also through you, sir, convey their best wishes to the people of the United States. oo During our visit in the United States in the next few days we will be looking forward to meeting the people in the different parts of the country and acquiring a firsthand knowledge of the great achievements the American people have made in different spheres of national endeavor. Your Excellency, we thank you from the bot- tom of our hearts for the kind and generous words of welcome you have just addressed to us and take this opportunity to express our good wishes for the happiness and prosperity of this great land. oe Thank you, Mr. President. EXCHANGE OF TOASTS, APRIL 27 White House press release dated April 27 The President a Your Majesties and my friends: It is indeed an honor for us to gather this evening to welcome to this Capita] and to this house the King and Queen of Nepal. Woe are especially honored because it is the first time that a ruling monarch of Nepal has set foot on this land. The times are gone when we feel that geography means much to the relations between countries. We have become neighbors through the miracle of modern inventions, communications, and trans-. other. Up until now we have known about such Department of State Bulletin