Abstract
The catastrophic events born of the present world conflict are a source of tremendous concern to us all. It is indeed a sad commentary on modern civilization to realize—as now we must—that war, an all-out tremendously destructive cataclysmic war, is still the world's answer to international difference of opinion. While our special field of endeavor may not bring us into immediate contact with the brutalities of this struggle, we as physicians are none the less conscious of increasing responsibility. Thus, we cannot fail our government in its effort to build a stronger and more modern defense. We recognize our duty in the program for improved national health, especially among women and children indirectly connected with the rearmament program. We should also recognize an increasing responsibility to medicine. Modern standards of medical care were attained through the efforts of countless physicians, scientists and others throughout the world. Now it becomes the
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