tional Red Cross, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, and business, labor, and farm organizations, as well as schools, civic groups, and publicinformation agencies, to share actively in observing Fire Prevention Week. I also direct the appropriate agencies of the Federal Government to assist in this national effort to reduce the loss of life and property resulting from fires. 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 tenth day of August in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and [SEAL] fifty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightyfirst. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: JOHN FOSTER DULLES, Secretary of State. PROCLAMATION 3150 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, 1956 WHEREAS, as a people, we are greatly blessed, both materially and spiritually, and it is fitting that we should recognize the hand of God in every matter affecting us individually and as a Nation; and WHEREAS, with this precept in mind, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved April 17, 1952, provided that the President "shall set aside and proclaim a suitable day each year, other than a Sunday, as a National Day of Prayer, on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation"; and WHEREAS the appointed day is one on which to give solemn thought to the mercies bestowed upon us, to lift up our voices in unified thanks for the spiritual blessings we enjoy, especially the profound blessing of freedom, and to acknowledge in all things the presence of Almighty God: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, in consonance with the Congressional resolution, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, September 12, 1956, as a National Day of Prayer, on which all of us, in our places of business, in our places of worship, in our homes, and in our hearts, may beseech God to continue to watch over us in our daily lives and in the conduct of our national affairs. Let us also render thanks to Him for the manifold bounties vouchsafed us throughout our history. 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 29th day of August in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and [SEAL] fifty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightyfirst. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: JOHN FOSTER DULLES, Secretary of State. PROCLAMATION 3151 CONSTITUTION WEEK, 1956 WHEREAS on September 17, 1787, after four months of debate, highlighted by sharp differences of view and by wise compromises, the outstanding leaders of our Republic, who were meeting in convention at Philadelphia, signed the Constitution of the United States of America; and WHEREAS the story of the framing, signing, and adoption of that epochal document constitutes one of the most significant chapters in the history of our country; and WHEREAS it is fitting that every American should reflect upon the vision and fortitude of our forebears in creating a charter designed "to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty" for themselves and for the fortunate millions who were to follow them as citizens of this Nation; and WHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution approved August 2, 1956, has requested the President to set aside the week beginning September 17 of each year as Constitution Week, a time for the contemplation and commemoration of the historic acts which resulted in the formation of our Constitution: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the period beginning September 17 and ending September 23, 1956, as Constitu tion Week; and I urge the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities in their schools and churches, and in other suitable places. I also urge them at that time to give solemn and grateful thought to that eventful week in September 1787 when our Constitution was signed, delivered to the Continental Congress, and made known to the people of the country, thus laying the foundation for the birth of a new Nation. 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 29th day of August in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and [SEAL] fifty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightyfirst. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: JOHN FOSTER DULLES, Secretary of State. PROCLAMATION 3152 MODIFICATION OF RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS OF CERTAIN VIRGINIA-TYPE PEANUTS WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended (7 U. S. C. 624), I issued Proclamation No. 3019 on June 8, 19531 (67 Stat. C 46), limiting to 1,709,000 pounds (aggregate quantity) the imports of peanuts, whether shelled, not shelled, blanched, salted, prepared, or preserved (including roasted peanuts, but not including peanut butter) which may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption in any 12-month period beginning July 1 in any year, which proclamation was amended by Proclamation No. 3025 of June 30, 1953 (67 Stat. C 54) and by Proclamation No. 3095 of May 16, 1955 (69 Stat. C 32); WHEREAS the said Proclamation No. 3095 amended the said Proclamation No. 3019 so as to establish thereafter as the quota year for peanuts the 12-month period beginning August 1 in any year; WHEREAS the total quantity of such peanuts which may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption 13 CFR, 1953 Supp. 23 CFR, 1955 Supp. under the said Proclamation No. 3019, as amended, during the 12-month period beginning August 1, 1956, has already been entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption; WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 (d) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, the United States Tariff Commission has made a supplemental investigation to determine whether there is a deficit in the domestic supply of Virginia-type peanuts, shelled (not including peanuts blanched, salted, prepared, or preserved), of sizes averaging in representative samples not more than 40 kernels per ounce, such as to require an increase in the quantity of such peanuts which may be permitted to be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the early part of the quota year beginning August 1, 1956, to meet essential requirements of domestic users of such peanuts, and, if so, what additional quantity or quantities of such peanuts may be permitted to be so entered or withdrawn without materially interfering with or rendering ineffective the program of the Department of Agriculture with respect to peanuts; WHEREAS the United States Tariff Commission has submitted to me a report of its findings and recommendation in connection with the said supplemental investigation; and WHEREAS, on the basis of said supplemental investigation and report of the Tariff Commission, I find that the domestic supply of Virginia-type peanuts is not sufficient to meet the essential requirements of domestic users of such peanuts and that such deficit may be permitted to be supplied from peanuts of foreign origin, but only under the conditions and subject to the fee hereinafter proclaimed, without rendering or tending to render ineffective, or materially interfering with, the said program of the Department of Agriculture with respect to peanuts, or reducing substantially the amount of any product processed in the United States from peanuts with respect to which such program is being undertaken: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, do hereby proclaim that the said Proclamation No. 3019, as amended, is hereby modified so as to permit an unlimited quantity of peanuts of the Virginia type, shelled (not including peanuts blanched, salted, prepared, or preserved), of sizes averaging in representative samples not more than 40 kernels per ounce, to be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the period beginning on the day following the date of this proclamation and ending at the close of business on 10 September 1956, subject to a fee of 7 cents per pound, but not more than 50 per centum ad valorem: Provided, That the said fee shall be in addition to any other duties imposed on the importation of such peanuts. 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 29th day of August in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and [SEAL] fifty-six, and of the Independ ence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightyfirst. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: JOHN FOSTER DULLES, PROCLAMATION 3153 NATIONAL FARM-CITY WEEK, 1956 WHEREAS it is fitting that all citizens should recognize the contribution that American farm families have made to our civilization; and WHEREAS it is also desirable that the public should understand the needs, problems, and opportunities of all the people of the United States whose main concern is agriculture; and WHEREAS the productivity of the farms and of urban labor and business continues to provide the food, the tools, the services, and the goods that afford our citizens the highest standard of living in the world; and WHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution approved July 30, 1956, has designated the week of November 16 to 22, 1956, as National Farm-City Week, and has requested the President to issue a proclamation calling for suitable observance of that week: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people throughout the country to participate fully in the observance of the period from November 16 to November 22, 1956, as National Farm-City Week; and I request the Department of Agriculture, the land-grant colleges, the Agricultural Extension Service, and all other appropriate agencies and officials of the Government, to cooperate with National, State, and local farm organizations and other groups in the several States and counties in preparing and carrying out programs for the appropriate observance of National Farm-City Week, including plans for public meetings, discussions, exhibits, pageants, and press, radio, and television features, with special emphasis on notable achievements by rural groups and individuals, local, State, and National, and on the enrichment of American country living through adequate cultural, spiritual, educational, recreational, and health facilities for both rural youth and rural adults. I also request urban groups to join in this observance, along with farm groups, as evidence of our appreciation of all those on the farms and in the cities of this Nation who have worked so well in providing us with the food and the goods that we need and enjoy. 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 August in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and [SEAL] fifty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightyfirst. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: JOHN FOSTER DULLES, PROCLAMATION 3154 AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK, 1956 WHEREAS since the founding of our Nation, our citizens have zealously worked and sacrificed to provide schools and colleges for the education of our children, our youths, and our adults; and WHEREAS the White House Conference on Education held in 1955, with delegates from all the States and Territories, representing millions of citizens of all races, faiths, and walks of life, reemphasized the needs of the Nation for more and better schools and colleges to the end that our people through improved education may make a greater contribution to the progress and future welfare of America, and to the peace and well-being of the world; and WHEREAS the setting aside of a special education week each year provides a fitting opportunity for parents and educators and the public generally to visit schools and educational institutions, to express their appreciation of the work of our teachers and school officials, and to exchange views upon educational problems and progress: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the period from November 11 to November 17, 1956, as American Education Week; and I urge the fullest possible participation in the observance of that week by the people throughout the United States. This week of dedication to education and to the efforts and achievements of teachers, school and college administrators, and others in this important area of public service is especially significant during this first year of appraisal, in terms of local community needs and required action, of the recommendations made by the White House Conference on Education. Let us all stress the need for good schools to keep America strong. 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 September in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and [SEAL] fifty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightyfirst. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: JOHN FOSTER DULLES, The Secretary of State. PROCLAMATION 3155 ALEXANDER HAMILTON BICENTENNIAL One hundred and sixty-nine years ago today, on Monday, September 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States was signed by the Founding Fathers, and a crucial nine-month campaign for its adoption was begun. As we celebrate that momentous event, it is fitting that 603081 O-61-7 we take notice of Alexander Hamilton, who, at the age of thirty, was recognized as one of the principal architects and leaders of the movement for "a more perfect Union" of the States. Five years earlier Hamilton's imagination had shown him the noble and magnificent prospect of a great Federal Republic, closely linked in the pursuit of a common interest, tranquil and prosperous at home, and respected abroad. His vision, together with that of other patriots, brought forth the United States of America under the Constitution. Alexander Hamilton served his country well throughout his life-during the Revolutionary War as aide-de-camp and military secretary to General Washington, as commander of the American columns in the final assault on Yorktown, and, later, as Major General and Senior Officer of the Army; in the Continental Congress, in the Assembly of the State of New York, in the Annapolis Convention of 1786, which led to the momentous meeting in Philadelphia the following year, and in that meeting in 1787 during which the Constitution was framed. During the succeeding months he was untiring in his efforts to secure acceptance of the Constitution by the States, and his subsequent service as first Secretary of the Treasury under the new Government proved him to be one of the boldest and most far-sighted of the founders of our Nation. The opportunity has now come to our generation to demonstrate our gratitude and our obligation to Alexander Hamilton by a fitting celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of his birth-a happy opportunity for all of us to think afresh of his sincere efforts and inspiring leadership in the work of the men who laid the foundations, raised the structure, and built the sustaining traditions of the Government of the United States. NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, in accord with the purposes of the Congress, do hereby urge the Governors of the several States, and do call upon all officials and agencies of Federal Government, and upon all citizens, to observe the year commencing January 11, 1957, as the Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial, and to do honor to his memory during the period with appropriate activities and ceremonies commemorative of his inspiring role in our national life. Page 91 And I hereby direct that on January 11, 1957, the anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's birth, the flag of the United States be appropriately displayed on all Government buildings in the United States and all offices of this Government abroad. 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 17th day of September in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and [SEAL] fifty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightyfirst. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: JOHN FOSTER DULLES, Secretary of State. PROCLAMATION 3156 GENERAL PULASKI'S MEMORIAL DAY, 1956 WHEREAS a grateful Nation has enshrined in its heart the memory of those selfless men who came from across the seas and aided in the achievement of our independence during the Revolutionary War; and WHEREAS October 11, 1956, marks the one hundred and seventy-seventh anniversary of the death of Count Casimir Pulaski, one of those heroes who left his homeland to fight in our cause, and who for that cause laid down his life; and WHEREAS the story of his valiant assault upon the city of Savannah at the head of the Pulaski Legion, where he received a mortal wound, has long stirred the imagination and evoked the admiration of all who hold liberty dear; and WHEREAS this distinguished Pole, who had achieved the rank of Brigadier General before his untimely death at the age of 31 years, left to posterity an inspiring example of fidelity to principle which we should cherish and emulate: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby invite the people of this Nation to observe Thursday, the eleventh day of October, 1956, as General Pulaski's Memorial Day with suitable commemorative ceremonies; and I direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all Government buildings on that day as a mark of respect to the memory of General Pulaski. 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 24th day of September in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and [SEAL] fifty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightyfirst. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: JOHN FOSTER Dulles, Secretary of State. PROCLAMATION 3157 NATIONAL EMPLOY THE PHYSICALLY WHEREAS opportunity for employment should not be denied any qualified person because of a physical handicap; and WHEREAS there is a community responsibility for developing local understanding and local acceptance of handicapped persons seeking employment; and WHEREAS there is a need for sound planning, organization, and concerted action if this responsibility is to be met; and WHEREAS there is also a need for increased community efforts to overcome misconceptions among employers and co-workers concerning the handicapped, who, when properly placed, make efficient, reliable, and loyal employees and fellow workers; and WHEREAS 1956 marks the twelfth observance of a week wherein Nationwide attention is focused on the problems of rehabilitation and placement of the physically handicapped; and WHEREAS the observance of National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week each year, as authorized by the joint resolution of the Congress approved August 11, 1945 (59 Stat. 530), emphasizes the desirability of a year-round program for the utilization and conservation of the abilities of our handicapped citizens: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do call upon the people of our Nation to observe the week beginning October 7, 1956, as National Employ the Physically Handicapped |