An example of a day’s diverse activities is April 23, in
Washington, D.C. ‘Abdu’l-Baha addressed a gathering of parents and children at
Studio Hall concerning the education of children; attended a reception in His
honor and addressed government officials and international representatives at
the home of the socially prominent Parsons family; spoke on the “nature of life
and death” in one of the ghetto areas of the city; and proceeded about 9:00
p.m. to address an audience of scientists and friends personally invited by
Alexander Graham Bell to his home, where, after speaking and answering
questions until midnight, ‘Abdu’l-Baha remained as a guest.
- Allan Ward
(‘Abdu’l-Baha: Speaking in America; World Order magazine, Winter,
1971-72)
