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V. Conclusion.

The University of Virginia presents certain characteristics which render it the ideal location
for such a School. It is situated close to Washington, the center of the political and diplomatic life
of the Nation, with its rich libraries and archives offering easy access for trips of observation, investigation
and research, and at the same time making readily available experts and distinguished
diplomatic and political personalities for lectures here. The interest in international affairs of its
great founder, Thomas Jefferson, who in his plan for the University contemplated a School of Diplomacy,
is still a strong tradition here. In the course of its existence many former students and others closely
connected with its early life have been prominent figures in the field of International Affairs. Among
them might be mentioned James Madison, James Monroe (for whom the James Monroe School of International Law
at the University is named) Thomas Nelson Page, W. W. Yen of China, John Bassett Moore, Woodrow Wilson,
and Edward R. Stettinius.

The University of Virginia offers the student of this School all the resources and facilities
of a great University with a rich heritage of tradition and a wide and honorable prestige. His degree
will be a recognized one from a recognized institution of learning.

There is already on hand an adequate faculty and a majority of the essential courses. Plans are
already under way to supplement the staff so that the few courses not now being given may be offered in
the near future. The University possesses a fine Library, containing a large collection of books on
International Affairs, and funds are being raised to enrich it still further. The University is likewise
the fortunate possessor of the John Bassett Moore Library of International Law and Diplomacy, a priceless
collection gathered together by that distinguished figure in diplomacy and presented by him to his Alma Mater.

Following a general discussion of the matter, the following motion by Mr. Garnett was adopted:

RESOLVED, that the President's paper be adopted as the expression of our purposes, and
that the School of Foreign Service and International Affairs be established, and that it be
opened to first year students on July 2, 1945.

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RESOLVED, further that the President be authorized to give publicity to its establishment, and

RESOLVED, further, that the Special Committee of the Alumni Board of Managers be thanked for
their assistance in the establishment of the school.

On motion the meeting then adjourned.