Message to the Congress Transmitting the Final Report of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.

To the Congress of the United States:

In compliance with the provisions of the Act of March 3, 1915, as amended, which established the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, I transmit herewith the Forty-fourth and Final Annual Report of the Committee for the Fiscal Year 1958. This report covers the activities of the Committee through the close of business September 30, 1958, when it was superseded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics is to be commended for its many contributions to the progress of aeronautical science in the United States and for the spirit of teamwork in aeronautics it has inspired among leaders in science, the military and industry. I wish also to acknowledge at this time the excellent work and dedication of the Committee's research staff who, over the years, have given unstintingly of their talents in a manner which reflects credit upon them and all other civil service personnel of the United States.

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER