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CHAPTER I-PROCLAMATIONS

PROCLAMATION 3042

ARMED FORCES DAY, 1954

WHEREAS the members of the armed forces of the United States have constantly demonstrated their loyalty and devotion to the service of their country; and

WHEREAS the men and women of the armed forces are actively engaged, at home and overseas, in upholding and defending our democratic way of life as opposed to ideologies which seek to destroy the basic principles of freedom cherished by this Nation; and

WHEREAS it is appropriate that on a special day each year our armed forces demonstrate to the people of the United States and our friends overseas their increased teamwork and efficiency and their technological advances; and

WHEREAS it is fitting and proper that all our citizens devote one day each year to paying special tribute to our fighting forces as the protectors and defenders of our Nation:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America and Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the United States, do hereby proclaim Saturday, May 15, 1954, as Armed Forces Day; and I direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force, as well as the Secretary of the Treasury on behalf of the Coast Guard, to mark that day with appropriate ceremonies and to cooperate with civil authorities in suitable observances.

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PROCLAMATION 3043

RED CROSS MONTH, 1954

WHEREAS the American National Red Cross, under the terms of its charter established by act of Congress, is a major instrument for protecting the health and welfare of the American people through voluntary services supported and rendered by its members; and

WHEREAS the services of the Red Cross demonstrate our Nation's tradition of neighbor helping neighbor; and

WHEREAS the Red Cross, while continuing at full strength its welfare program for members of the armed forces and their families, has accepted the additional responsibility of providing for

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