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SIR FREDERICK WHYTE presided over a discussion, held on March 4 under the auspices of the English-Speaking Union, on “The Contribution of British Schools, Universities and other Educational Bodies to British-American Understanding”. The discussion was opened by Mr. J. Wickham Murray, who outlined some of the work of the Union in developing contacts between Britain and America. He specially stressed schemes such as the Page Scholarships scheme for men and women teachers, reciprocal scholarships under American direction, exchange of school boys and school masters and mistresses, and assistance given to visitors in both countries. He indicated, however, that the Union desires now to widen its work and to face the greater responsibilities which the present state of the world suggests it should undertake. To that end it has formed a Research and Discussion Committee, which is seeking the advice and guidance of experts in such fields as foreign affairs, economics, the Press of both countries, and general relationships such as would arise as a result of neutrality legislation and American grievances against British policy. Already meetings of experts in these matters have been held, and, at every meeting, the importance of closer attention to matters of education has been stressed.
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British-American Understanding. Nature 139, 747–748 (1937). https://doi.org/10.1038/139747c0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/139747c0