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Paul D. White in Buenos Aires

PEDRO COSSIO

Buenos Aires, Argentina

D R. PAUL D. WHITE arrived in Buenos Aires on August 30, 1952, to attend the IV Interamerican Congress of Cardiology. The

announcement of his arrival had awakened great expectations, since his contributions to the knowledge of cardiac diseases were well known. As honorary guest to this scientific meeting, he spoke at the opening plenary session and took part in all the daily general and clinicopathological meetings, making comments which in- creased his prestige, not only among the physicians but among medi- cal students as well. Both groups beseiged him wherever possible, begging him to autograph the photos they had of him (Fig. 5).

His popularity spread through the city following his admonition, reported by the press, “Walk more ; eat less ; sleep more.” This remains a wise recommendation because of the character of living in our city.

Not only did he give this advice ; he practiced it by example. Early every morning during the week of the Congress, he walked the 30 blocks which is the distance from my home to the Medical School where the Congress was held and never accepted the invitation to cover them by car. He always walked with his characteristically fast, long step, carrying his big portfolio, and accompanied by ad- miring transients who joined him on the way.

In Buenos Aires he provided great scientific teaching, and he for- tified old friendships and added many others as well.

Paul once more accomplished the mission which his wisdom and convictions had imposed on him, He has fortunately accomplished it elsewhere as well; he is a citizen of the world.

VOLUME 15, APRIL 1965