CHAPTER I-PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation 3330 LAW DAY, 1960 WHEREAS one of the greatest heritages of American citizenship is a government of law before which all men stand as equals, and the dedication of our people to freedom under law has made possible the remarkable growth and development of our society in all its aspects; and WHEREAS respect for justice under law is vital and abiding only when its roots are grounded in our many traditions of religion, ethics, and philosophy with their common teaching concerning law as the foundation of our social order; and WHEREAS the widest possible understanding of these basic truths will contribute to the Nation's moral and spiritual strength, and a reaffirmation of faith in the rule of law in the daily lives of all Americans will serve to demonstrate to the peoples of the world that this Nation seeks only fairness and justice in its relations with other nations; and WHEREAS the observance of Law Day is designed to foster this deeper respect for law and an awareness of its essential place in American life, as well as to encourage the efforts now being made to bring about an extension of law as an instrument of world peace and orderly progress in all international relationships for the future benefit of mankind: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Sunday, May 1, 1960, as Law Day in the United States of America. I urge the people of the United States to observe Law Day with appropriate cer emonies as a public demonstration of their devotion to the rule of law as the keystone of peace and order in our national and international life. I also urge the members of the legal profession to bring the objectives of Law Day to public attention in all appropriate ways, through religious and educational institutions, by private organizations and public bodies, and through the media of public information. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed. DONE at the City of Washington this thirty-first day of December in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred [SEAL] and fifty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightyfourth. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: DOUGLAS DILLON, Proclamation 3331 NATIONAL DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION DAY, 1960 WHEREAS the national defense of the United States, its domestic economy, and its commerce with the nations of the world require efficient, modern, and dependable transportation facilities and personnel; and WHEREAS it is appropriate that recognition be given to the development and maintenance of the American transportation system, which has contributed so extensively to the growth, culture, and prosperity of our people in peaceful trade and commerce, and in effective logistic support of our armed forces; and WHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 16, 1957 (71 Stat. 30), has requested the President annually to issue a proclamation designating the third Friday of May of each year as National Defense Transportation Day and urging the people of the United States-including labor, management, users, and investors in all communities served by any of the various forms of transportation by land, by water, and by air-to observe this occasion by appropriate ceremonies: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Friday, May 20, 1960, as National Defense Transportation Day, and I urge our people to join in the observance of this day, in collaboration with the transportation industry and representatives of the armed forces and other governmental agencies, and to participate in the observance of this occasion by appropriate ceremonies. I also invite the Governors of the States to provide for the observance of National Defense Transportation Day in such manner as will afford an opportunity for the citizens of each community to recognize and appreciate fully the vital role of a great modern transportation system in their daily lives and in our national defense. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed. DONE at the City of Washington this thirteenth day of January in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred [SEAL] and sixty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightyfourth. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: Proclamation 3332 NATIONAL JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT WEEK, 1960 WHEREAS the founders of our Nation were men of initiative, self-confidence, and determination; and WHEREAS these traits are developed in our youth through actual participa tion in the establishment and operation of various worthy enterprises with the help of public-spirited citizens; and WHEREAS the experience gained by our youth in participating in small-scale business enterprises can be of great value in stimulating their spirit of leadership and civic responsibility; and WHEREAS thousands of American businessmen voluntarily give of their time, their counsel, and their experience for the benefit of these young businessmen, called Junior Achievers; and WHEREAS the Congress, by Senate Concurrent Resolution 81, agreed to January 28, 1960, has requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning January 31, 1960, as National Junior Achievement Week: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week of January 31 through February 6, 1960, as National Junior Achievement Week; and I urge all our citizens to observe the week by honoring Junior Achievers and their volunteer adult advisers through appropriate ceremonies. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed. DONE at the City of Washington this thirtieth day of January in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and [SEAL] Sixty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eighty-fourth. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: CHRISTIAN A. HERTER, Proclamation 3333 PAN AMERICAN DAY AND PAN AMERICAN WEEK, 1960 WHEREAS on April 14, 1960, the peoples of the twenty-one American Republics will honor the seventieth anniversary of the founding of an organization for peace, friendship, and cooperation in the Americas, now known as the Organization of American States; and WHEREAS the people of the United States view with warm and sympathetic interest the establishment and growth in this Hemisphere of democratic, representative governments, dedicated to serve both the desires and interests of their own peoples as well as those of the interAmerican community; and WHEREAS the American Republics have joined together in programs to increase hemispheric economic progress in this new decade and to meet the rising expectations of their citizens for a better life; and WHEREAS the spiritual, social, political, cultural, and economic progress of the peoples of the Hemisphere is necessary for the continuing vitality of the inter-American system, and the United States of America is proud to be a part of this progress: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Thursday, April 14, 1960, as Pan American Day, and the period from April 10 to April 16, 1960, as Pan American Week; and I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Canal Zone, and other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to issue similar proclamations. I also urge our citizens and all interested organizations to share in the celebration of Pan American Day and Pan American Week, as evidence of the friendly interdependence which unites the people of this country with the other peoples of the Americas. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed. DONE at the City of Washington this fifth day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and [SEAL] Sixty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eighty-fourth. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: CHRISTIAN A. HERTER, Secretary of State. Proclamation 3334 RED CROSS MONTH, 1960 WHEREAS the American National Red Cross, acting under congressional charter, provides welfare services to the armed forces, veterans, and their families, and ministers to the needs of disaster victims both at home and abroad; and 61001-61- -3 WHEREAS, through its first aid and safety services, blood program, nursing program, youth programs, and other community services, the Red Cross contributes to the general health and welfare of the American people; and WHEREAS, by helping to promote cooperative action among the eighty-four national Red Cross societies comprising the League of Red Cross Societies, the American Red Cross is a major instrument for strengthening the bonds of humanitarian service among the peoples of the world; and WHEREAS, throughout its years of generous and effective work in our land, the Red Cross has relied solely on the voluntary support of our citizens in carrying out its many responsibilities: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross, do hereby designate March 1960 as Red Cross Month; and I urge all Americans to support the Red Cross as an instrument of their charitable concern for their neighbors in need. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed. DONE at the City of Washington this fifth day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and [SEAL] Sixty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eighty-fourth. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: CHRISTIAN A. HERTER, Secretary of State. Proclamation 3335 NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK, 1960 WHEREAS many millions of our citizens enjoy the sport of boating for recreation and relaxation; and WHEREAS safety on the waterways is as important as safety on the highways; and WHEREAS the Congress of the United States, in seeking to focus national attention on the importance of safe boating practices, by a joint resolution approved June 4, 1958 (72 Stat. 179), has authorized and requested the President Page 17 |