April 27. 1958. it was my distinct privilege and honor to receive the liberty award from the Nationalities Division of the Democratic National Committee at a dinner at the WaldorfAstoria in New York. The award was given to me by Gov. Averell Harriman. of New York. on behalf of the committee. and it was presented to me for championing liberal legislation. In accepting this award. I stressed the fact that the United States is not utilizing sufficiently the talents and the ideas of the immigrant and nationality groups in helping our country to combat communism and Communist propaganda. It is my belief that these groups can render a great and unique service at the present time in promoting the interests of America and of the free world. Mr.
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