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 those pioneers—the principles of the founders of this country, and of our forefathers can be instilled in the present generation."

The Norwalk Reflector-Herald—Norwalk. Ohio—

"Let us think of these things as the replica of that first caravan trudges by. Cheers? Surely. But there is something deeper and more important.

"Are we proving ourselves worthy of the hardships they sustained for their children's children?

"The thing answers itself. It is worthy pondering."

New York Evening Journal—July 31, 1937—

"Few things are as trivial as the business of issuing stamps to commemorate what everyone has forgotten, but for once the post office has hit upon something important.

"Stamps are now on sale to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Ordinance of 1787, the most thoroughly neglected piece of legislation ever passed in this country, and the act which translated the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution into realities:

Plymouth Daily Pilot—Plymouth, India

"Those fortunate enough to witness the spectacle were loud in their praise of its beauty and significance.

"Such events are a splendid thing for any community. The busy days of preparation serve to exercise dormant civic muscles and strengthen civic pride. There will never be decay or dry rot in any city where affairs such as 'Freedom on the March' are made possible and presented by people inspired by a robust community spirit."

Columbus Dispatch—Columbus. Ohio— "A program which is as ambitious and the event it commemorates was important. ....

"The commendable aim of the sesquicentennial observance is to break down the local prejudices programs in which the 'firsts' claimed by different cities will be given due recognition and which at the same time will foster an appreciation of the fact that all were a part of a unified and developing whole."

Newburgh Beacon News—Newburgh, New York—

"The celebration was broadly conceived and should serve a good patriotic purpose." Worcester Evening Post—Worcester. Massachusetts— It is fitting that we pay tribute to the spirit of those ancestors who opened up the lands which have since contributed so much to our national life."

Somerset County Times—Somerset, Pennsylvania—

"Such observances cannot help but give inspiration to all of us to carry on.., to uphold the traditions upon which the great area, of which we are a part, has been built."

Beloit, Wisconsin—

"The Ordinance of 1787 is second perhaps only to the Constitution as a charter of American liberty. In this day when fundamentals are often forgotten, in the trials of the moment, every community ought to welcome the opportunity for rededication of the spirit and the purpose of such a document."

Athens Messenger—Athens, Ohio—

"The present celebration of the Old Northwest Territory is one of the dramatic inspirations which have come and will come to deepen our confidence. ... The educational possibilities of this celebration are unlimited and come at a time when the wavering faith in democracy of many partly informed people needs bolstering."