Physician, surgeon, teacher, author, statesman, and pioneer in the development of new methods for the rehabilitation of physically handicapped persons, and for their useful employment in society, Dr. Rusk has earned a permanent position of honor in the annals of medicine and therapy. As a military surgeon during World War II, touched by the physical and spiritual misery resulting from combat, he dedicated himself determinedly to finding ways to salvage the unfortunate victims. He has been dramatically successful. Serving with distinction in the many active and advisory capacities thrust upon him by a grateful world, and spreading his ideas through professional writings in technical journals and as an
associate editor of the New York Times, he has given hope and new abilities to many millions of unfortunates who would otherwise have been useless and hopeless. His success, the result of creative thinking and perseverence, has led him to a position of world eminence, distinguished by numerous honors from national and international sources. The Cosmos Club feels itself honored to contribute to this man’s eminence by conferring upon him the Cosmos Club Award of 1972.
