The Government has followed a program to encourage and to assist the "ingathering of the exiles" who have spread to the four corners of the world since the sack of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 A. D. Each year roughly 80.000 Jewish immigrants arrive in Israel. The coreligionists must be fed and supported for an initial period. But more pressing. land and a place in the national economy must be found for them. It is the hope of the nation that the deserts of the south can be made to bloom and that the industrial development will keep pace with the immigration. The people of Israel will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the founding of the young republic which is dedicated to liberty and a democratic form of government. Since the United States played a prominent role in the establishment of the State of Israel and has concerned Itself with the advancement and protection of Israel throughout these years. it is appropriate. therefore. that we unite with the people of Israel in this jubilant celebration on April 24.
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