Since the city of New York in my State is the port of entry most often used by these people. we have become the part of America which the visitor from the east usually sees first and from which he gets his first. and often. his lasting impression. In the very same manner. Hawaii. o..r Territory astride the sea and air lanes of the Pacific. is the first taste. the first impression of America gained by visitors from Australia. Japan. Korea. China. and the other Asiatic nations. As many of my colleagues know. it is hard indeed to miss Hawaii. when traveling from the west coast to any nation of the Pacific. And so. just as the eastern seaboard is Americas showcase of democracy to the world of Europe. so Hawaii is the fairground of American democracy in the Pacific.