Dedicated to the belief that the extensive diffusion of information is
a profound responsibility of American democracy, the American Council
on Public Affairs is designed to promote the spread of authoritative
facts and significant opinions concerning contemporary social and
economic problems.

It endeavors to contribute to public knowledge through the publica-
tion of studies and pamphlets, encouragement of adult education,
initiation of research projects, organization of lectures and forums,
arrangement of radio broadcasts, compilation of opinions on vital
issues, and cooperation with other organizations.

The Council believes that the facts presented and opinions expressed
under its sponsorship deserve careful attention and consideration. It
is not, however, committed to these facts and opinions in any other
way. Those associated with the Council necessarily represent different
viewpoints on public questions.

The members of the Council's National Board are Dr. George F.
Zook, Paul Kellogg, Prof. Clyde Miller, Lowell Mellett, Rev. Henry
Smith Leiper, Walter West, Prof. Edwin E. Witte, Willard Uphaus,
Dr. Stephen P. Duggan, Elizabeth Christman, Dr. Frank P. Graham,
John B. Andrews, Prof. Max Lerner, W. Jett Lauck, Prof. Paul T.
Homan, Prof. Arthur Burns, Harry Elmer Barnes, Dr. Bruce Melvin,
Rev. L. M. Birkhead, Dr. Ernest Griffith, Dr. Clark Foreman, Delbert Clark
, Abraham Epstein, E. C. Lindeman, Clarence Pickett, Dr. Floyd
W. Reeves, Clark M. Eichelberger, Dr. Frederick L. Redefer, Carl
Milam, E. J. Coil, Dr. Frank Kingdon, Rev. Guy Shipler, Prof. Mark
May, Prof. Frederic A. Ogg, and Dr. Esther C. Brunauer. M. B. Schnapper
is the Council's Executive Secretary and Editor.

The offices of the Council are at 2158 Florida Ave., Washington, D. C.

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