Mr. TAVENNER. Mr. O’Connell, were you a member of the national committee of the American League for Peace and Democracy in 1939? Mr. O’CONNELL. I don’t know whether I was in 1939, but maybe in 1938 or 1937, and possibly 1939 I was a member of the American League for Peace and Democracy. Mr. TAVENNER. How long were you a member that organization? Mr. O’CONNELL. I really wouldn’t know. Actually after I went back to Montana, outside of some communication and sponsorship, something of that kind, I had very little connection. As I remember, the League didn’t last; I mean it didn’t last very long. Mr. TAVENNER. While you were a member of its national committee, did you take part as a speaker in various functions of the American League for Peace and Democracy? Mr. O’CONNELL. I think I can remember about two speeches. I made a speech in Pittsburgh that you asked me about, and I made a speech in New York, at a banquet in New York. Mr. TAVENNER. Did you remain a member of the national committee of the American League for Peace and Democracy until its dissolution? Mr. O’CONNELL. When did it dissolve? Mr. TAVENNER. In 1941. Mr. O’CONNELL. Well, I couldn’t say whether I remained a member all of that time. I don’t know. Mr. TAVENNER. During the course of the hearing before this committee the chairman read into the record minutes of an executive committee meeting of the American League for Peace and Democracy, held on January 23, 1939. I quote from what the chairman read into the record: In connection with the legislative program it says: “Get lists of friendly Congressmen and have teas and luncheons for them.” A further idea of how they proceed is shown in the minutes of January 13, 1939, of the meeting held at the home of Mrs. Fowler, as follows: “It was suggested that we make an attempt to get Congressmen to join the league. Mr. Smith will arrange for a luncheon meeting with Marcantonio and Jerry O’Connell to get their views on how to proceed. The idea is to make Congressmen part of an impressive list of sponsors.” and from the same minutes---- “Mr. Berrall announced a legislative office will be established in Washington over the weekend with Jerry O’Connell doing the congressional work and two assistants at the office.” Will you explain what your activity was among Congressmen to solicit membership in the American League for Peace and Democracy? Mr. O’CONNELL. When was this supposed to be? Mr. TAVENNER. The minutes of the executive meeting were January 13, 1939. Mr. O’CONNELL. I was no longer a Member of Congress in 1939. Mr. TAVENNER. I didn’t say that you were. Mr. O’CONNELL. Then I was supposed to head some kind of office here? Mr. TAVENNER. Mr. Berrall announced that a legislative office will be established in Washington---- Mr. O’CONNELL. What is this Mr. Berrall? Who is he? Mr. TAVENNER. Do you know him? Mr. O’CONNELL. No; I don’t know him. Mr. TAVENNER (reading):