The place of standardization in modern life

I am unusually glad of the opportunity to speak to you tonight, for it seems to me particularly important at this time that a statement should be made about some of the more fundamental aspects of standardization, and I am fortunate in having the chance to discuss this subject before a body which has not only done such high-grade work in this field, but whose members are so well able to get to the heart of any subject that comes before them.