Chapter 117.
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CHAP. 117.— Joint Resolution To declare November 11, 1921, a legal public holiday. November 4, 1921.[[H. J. Res. 215](/us/bill/67/hjres/215).][[Pub. Res., No. 215](/us/bill/67/pubres/215).] Whereas Armistice Day, November 11, 1921, has been designated as Armistice Day, 1921.Preamble.the appropriate time for the ceremonies incident to the burial of the unknown and unidentified American soldier in the Arlington National Cemetery; and Whereas this unknown soldier represents the manhood of America who gave their lives to defend its integrity, honor, and tranquility against an enemy; and Whereas the nations of the earth are on that date joining with the United States in paying respect and homage to this unknown soldier:
Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is hereby Proclamation declaring November 11, 1921, a holiday, to be issued by the President.authorized to issue a proclamation declaring November 11, 1921, a holiday, as a mark of respect to the memory of those who gave their lives in the late World War, as typified by the unknown and unidentified Proclamations, p, 23.American soldier who is to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery on that day; and the President is respectfully requested Recommendations to governors of the States.to recommend to the governors of the various States that proclamations be issued by them calling upon their people to pause in their usual pursuits as a mark of respect on this solemn occasion.
Approved, November 4, 1921.