The Boyhood of an Inventor - Early Television Foundation

Note: As Washington is
the birthplace of more rev
olutionary inventions, upon
which great industries have
been built, than any other
ten-mile territory, it may
be interesting, and appro
priate, to add here a re
count by Mr. Jenkins of
Washington's claims to in
tellectual stimulus.
EDITOR.
Washington, the City of
Enchantment
Broadcast from WCAP, September 26, 1924
C. FRANCIS JENKINS
WASHINGTON is the home of our Federal
Government ;
but it is more than that it is a delight
ful place to work, a stimulus to excellence in mental
activity.
Those of us who had wandered about more
or less aimlessly before we discovered Washington
well understand how its genial climate called forth
the Presidential praise of our honor guest from the
cool, green hills of Vermont.
Add to the delight of the climate, the charm of
Washington's setting, and one appreciates why,
from the Executive Mansion outward to the very
rim of federal activity, all remain, if they can, after
leaving office. Woodrow Wilson stayed here until
he passed away. President Harding was hurrying
home when his end came. The only living ex-presi
dent resides in the District.
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