I wish to express my sincere appreciation to many persons from the private, public, academic, and government community.
To the General Counsel, John J. Kominski, my peers and co-workers at the Library of Congress. The Senate librarian, Roger K. Haley and his staff who provided invaluable exchange of insights and friendship. The Diplomatic branch at the National Archives, Messrs. Jerry Haines, who several years ago let me examine the original laws in the vault, and Ronald Swerczek and Sally Marks who tolerated my many hours of encroachment. To Nancy Taft Wynn, Dr. and Mrs. Donald Sham, who offered their unyielding talents which was invaluable. Dawud B. Ziyad, Assistant Professor, University of the District of Columbia, who first inspired me to proceed in the completion of this work. To Jack Ellenberger and Ellen Mahar, who took an immediate interest in this gigantic project, and encouraged its completion. To Minnie N. Height, Virginia Garrett, and Reba Burrus, who offered timely suggestions and my demanding deadline - - - - overnight. Lastly, my friends and colleagues who have sensed and shared the emergence of an age in which the exploration of human consciousness in all its aspects is restored.
The author claims all responsibility for this project and its creation. The time devoted for the completion of this work was done during his leisure hours. The author has made every effort to produce results of absolute accuracy, but apologizes for any errors and omissions that may have occurred.