humanity. That his calculations were erroneous or his conclusions were wrong has not been held against him. Had he known the way and the prize ahead, had he been able to reassure his mutinous crews, the achievement would have been less romantic and impressive. The fact that he followed the sun, that he refused to turn back, that he reached a richer goal than had been contemplated, really enhances the credit accorded him. By sailing on and on he found new continents that now. supply 250,000,000 human beings with homes and opportunities, with rights and resources theretofore unknown to hampered humanity. By blazing the trail of destiny for persecuted and pauperized peoples of the old world to follow for centuries; by saving shriveling powers from bankruptcy and disintegration; by aiding the spread of Christianity to land where religions have been freed from sectarian wars and the brotherhood of man is gaining recognition by doing these things Christopher Columbus earned the place he will always occupy in the veneration and appreciation of mankind.