Proclamation 3474.

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76 Stat. 1481 Proclamation 3474 WORLD TRADE WEEK, 1962 By the President of the United States of America May 7, 1962 A Proclamation WHEREAS the people of the United States recognize expanding world trade as a vital force in fostering growth and unity among the countries of the free world; and WHEREAS American business, labor, agriculture, and consumers benefit whenever there is a significant expansion of American exports and imports; and WHEREAS the development of the European Common Market, the Alliance for Progress, and the economic advancement of underdeveloped areas are major free world economic developments which are of profound importance to us; and WHEREAS it is appropriate to set aside a period to give special recognition and emphasis to the significance of international trade and commerce:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN F. KENNEDY, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 20, 1962, as World Trade Week; and I request officials of the Federal, State, and local governments to plan appropriate ceremonies and activities in observance of that week. I urge business, labor, agriculture, educational and civic groups, as well as the people of the United States generally, to observe World Trade Week with gatherings, discussions, exhibits, and other activities designed to promote continuing awareness of the importance of world trade and our policies toward it in strengthening our economy and the unity of the free world, and a better understanding of the vital new problems now confronting us.

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 seventh day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-two, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eighty-sixth. John F. Kennedy By the President: Chester Bowles, *Acting Secretary of State*. 3475 May 14, 1962 NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION WEEK, 1962 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3475 NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION WEEK, 1962 By the President of the United States of America May 14, 1962 A Proclamation WHEREAS transportation has been of enormous significance in the settlement and growth of large areas of the United States; and WHEREAS an efficient and dynamic transportation system is vital to the continued economic growth, productivity, and progress of our Nation; and 76 Stat. 1482 WHEREAS the promotion and development of an efficient transportation system are responsibilities of the Government, users of transportation, and labor and management; and *Ante*, p. 69.WHEREAS the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 628, approved May 14, 1962, has requested the President to proclaim annually the week in May of each year in which falls the third Friday of that month as National Transportation Week, as a tribute to the men and women who, night and day, move goods and people throughout our land:

NOW, THEREFORE, I. JOHN F. KENNEDY, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning May 13, 1962, as National Transportation Week; and I urge all our people to join in appropriate activities and ceremonies with the various branches of the transportation industry and representatives of governmental agencies in such manner as will afford an opportunity for the people or each community to recognize the vital role which the transportation industry plays in our economy and in our daily lives.

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 fourteenth day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-two, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eighty-sixth. John F. Kennedy By the President: Dean Rusk, *Secretary of State*. 3476 May 5, 1962 MOTHER’S DAY, 1962 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3476 MOTHER’S DAY, 1962 By the President of the United States of America May 5, 1962 A Proclamation WHEREAS the American home constitutes the very foundation of our Nation; and WHEREAS the mothers of our country embody and foster the virtures of love, devotion, and fortitude upon which our homes are founded; and WHEREAS it is appropriate that we devote one day each year to expressing publicly the boundless affection, respect, and gratitude we feel for our mothers; and [36 USC 142](/us/usc/t36/s142).WHEREAS, in official recognition of these feelings, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 8, 1914 (38 Stat. 770), designated the second Sunday in May of each year as Mother’s Day and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation calling for the public observance of that day:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN F. KENNEDY, President of the United States of America, do hereby request that Sunday, May 13, 1962, be observed as Mother’s Day, and I direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on that day. I also call upon the people of the United States to display the flag at their homes or other suitable places as an expression of the reverent esteem in which they hold the mothers of our country. 76 Stat. 1483 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 May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-two, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eighty-sixth. John F. Kennedy By the President: Chester Bowles, *Acting Secretary of State*. 3477 May 18, 1962 PRAYER FOR PEACE, MEMORIAL DAY, 1962 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3477 PRAYER FOR PEACE, MEMORIAL DAY, 1962 By the President of the United States of America May 18, 1962 A Proclamation WHEREAS the supreme and selfless sacrifice of those who gave their lives on the field of honor have made it possible for succeeding American generations to remain free and enjoy the spiritual and material blessings of our free society; and WHEREAS the courage and ideals of our noble dead have contributed to the advancement of the cause of world freedom and stand as an inspiration to us all; and WHEREAS in our time we face a challenge which demands of us the same virtues of loyalty, courage, and devotion to country that characterized our fallen heroes; and WHEREAS Memorial Day each year provides a fitting occasion upon which Americans may not only pay tribute to our honored dead but also unite in prayer for success in our search for a just and lasting peace; and WHEREAS to this end the Congress, in a joint resolution approved May 11, 1950 (64 Stat. 158), requested the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN F. KENNEDY, President of the United States, do hereby urge the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day, Wednesday, May 30, 1962, by invoking the blessing of God on those who have died in defense of our country, and by praying for a new world of law where peace and justice shall be assured for all; and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at eleven o’clock in the morning of that day as the time to unite in such prayer. I also urge the press, radio, television, and all other media of information to cooperate in this observance.

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 Eighteenth day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-two, and [seal] of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eighty-sixth. John F. Kennedy By the President: Dean Rusk, *Secretary of State*. 3478 June 6, 1962 FLAG DAY, 1962 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation

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