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Joseph S. Farland and Panamanian Children

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Joseph S. Farland surrounded by Panamanian children, June 30, 1961.
Text: Panama--School equipment donated by students of Montgomery-Blair High School, Silver Spring, Md., was presented to the Escuela de los Estados Unidos de America in the City of Panama on June 30 by Ambassador Joseph S. Farland. In his presentation remarks, the Ambassador said: "The good will existing among the United States and Panamanian students is a lesson that many older people can learn." The Panamanian school is named in honor of, but has not official connection with the United States. This year, the Montgomery-Blair High School students chose to help through CARE[,] a school in Panama[,] and donated equipment consisting of a stove, a refrigerator, assorted kitchen utensils, six physical education kits, 10 needle trade kits, two sewing machines and six woodworking kits.
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  • Publication: Department of State New Letter
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  • Publisher: U.S. State Department