Proclamation 3857.

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82 Stat. 1639 Proclamation 3857 CAPTIVE NATIONS WEEK, 1968 By the President of the United States of America July 10, 1968 A Proclamation WHEREAS the joint resolution approved July 17, 1959 (73 Stat. 212) authorizes and requests the President of the United States of America to issue a proclamation each year designating the third week in July as “Captive Rations Week” until such time as freedom and independence shall have been achieved for all the captive nations of the world; and WHEREAS human freedom, national independence, and justice are fundamental rights of all peoples; and WHEREAS the enjoyment of these rights, to which all peoples justly aspire, remains severely limited or denied in many areas of the world; and WHEREAS the United States of America, in keeping with the principles on which it was founded, has sought consistently to promote the observance of fundamental human rights throughout the world:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, LYNDON B. JOHNSON, President, of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning July 14, 1968 as Captive Nations Week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of July in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3858 July 18, 1968 FAMILY REUNION DAY Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3858 FAMILY REUNION DAY By the President of the United States of America July 18, 1968 A Proclamation Since the founding of the Republic, the American family has been a source of individual strength and national stability.

These are times, however, that test the unity of family life. Progress—social, economic, and technological—has brought with it new mobility that tends to separate the members of affluent families. For millions of other Americans, poverty, discrimination and the spiritual deprivation of shim life have strained the cohesion of family units past the, breaking point. Many young people are growing up without the shaping example of a. firm, responsible, and caring male in the household.

There are strengths within almost all families, whether or not headed by a father; but history and instinct tell us that a society that does not encourage responsible fatherhood will pay for its failure in later generations. For that reason, action to extend job opportunities, to improve education and housing, and to end discrimination in all its forms is vital to stronger family life—and ultimately to a more just and peaceful nation. 82 Stat. 1640 NOW, THEREFORE, I, LYNDON B.

JOHNSON, President of the United States of America, pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 165, do hereby designate Sunday, August 11, 1968, as Family Reunion *Ante*, p. 359.Day, and I urge all the people of the United States to support those actions that will strengthen the American family, and to celebrate this day with such ceremonies as will reemphasize our continuing belief that family life is the highest and most enduring product of our civilization. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3859 July 18, 1968 SALUTE TO EISENHOWER WEEK Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3859 SALUTE TO EISENHOWER WEEK By the President of the United States of America July 18, 1968 A Proclamation Few men in history have contributed as much to their country and to the world as has General Dwight David Eisenhower.

As Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in World War II, his leadership, resolution, and personal courage guided us to victory and to peace. Following World War II, he served as the first Supreme Allied Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces in Europe, and demonstrated an unrivaled capacity to create a united military organization. During eight years as President of the United States, he enhanced his reputation as a leader of nations; a program of lasting international cooperation was inaugurated in his administration.

General Eisenhower is recognized as one of the most popular and respected living Americans—admired and loved by his fellowmen not only as an outstanding military leader and statesman, but also as one whose character and high principles serve as a standard for all citizens. It is fitting that on the occasion of General Eisenhower’s 78th birthday on October 14, 1968, we pay tribute to this great American. To *Ante*, p. 359.this end, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved July 18, 1968, has requested the President to designate the week of October 13, 1968, as Salute to Eisenhower Week.

It is my pleasure to do so. NOW, THEREFORE, I, LYNDON B. JOHNSON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week of October 13, 1968, as Salute to Eisenhower Week, and I call upon the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 82 Stat. 1641 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3860 July 30, 1968 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, 1968 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3860 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, 1968 By the President of the United States of America July 30, 1968 A Proclamation Fire is the third largest cause of accidental death in America—and deaths from fire, increased again last year.

The cost of homes and businesses which went up in flames last year is estimated to exceed $2 billion. These tragic deaths and huge property losses constitute a shameful waste—which can and must be reduced. The Fire Research and Safety Act of 1968 was a first step toward *Ante*, p. 34.better trained and better equipped firefighters and modern firefighting techniques. But while such legislation can provide the technical know-how which will help to reduce our fire losses, fires can be prevented only when each citizen actively cooperates and earnestly supports the efforts of his community fire department.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, LYNDON B. JOHNSON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning October 6, 1968 as Fire Prevention Week. I urge all groups involved in fire safety activities, such as the National Fire Protection Association, and State and local governments to observe Fire Prevention Week and to motivate all citizens toward year-round fire prevention activity. I also direct the Federal Fire Council and all other Federal agencies to assist in this program so as to stop this shameful waste of lives and property caused by preventable fires.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3861 July 30, 1968 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY WEEK Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3861 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY WEEK By the President of the United States of America July 30, 1968 A Proclamation There is scarcely a single field of human endeavor which has not been influenced in some way by photography.

In addition to its traditional 82 Stat. 1642role as a chronicle of family history and personal remembrance, photography: —documents and reports current events, at home and abroad, in war and peace. —assists scientists in such vital fields as astronomy, biology and physics, ocean exploration, and outer space. —serves commerce and industry in advertising and manufacturing. —contributes to the national security. —provides visual aids for general and specialized educational purposes. —aids law enforcement agencies by providing identification and fingerprint photographs.

More than 150,000 men and women are engaged as professional photographers in these various fields of endeavor. To recognize their contributions to our culture and to our economy, the Congress has *Ante*, p. 461.requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 1968, as Professional Photography Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, LYNDON B. JOHNSON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week of August 4 through August 10 as Professional Photography Week, and I call upon the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3862 August 20, 1968 GENERAL PULASKI’S MEMORIAL DAY, 1968 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3862 GENERAL PULASKI’S MEMORIAL DAY, 1968 By the President of the United States of America August 20, 1968 A Proclamation On October 11, 1779, Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski died from wounds received during the siege of Savannah, Georgia.

His death ended a career of brilliant leadership and courage in the service of freedom and independence. He was not born in the land he learned to love so well. As a young man in exile from his own country, Count Pulaski joined the Continental Army, was appointed a brigadier general and commander of cavalry, and distinguished himself in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. He raised and commanded a corps known as the Pulaski Legion. On November 29, 1779, the Continental Congress, in recognition of his service and sacrifice, resolved that a monument should be erected to this brave son of Poland. 82 Stat. 1643 On the one hundred and eighty-ninth anniversary of his death, it is fitting that we coinmemorate General Pulaski for his devotion to our Nation, as a continuing example to all men who strive toward the goals of freedom and justice.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, LYNDON B. JOHNSON, President of the United States of America do hereby designate Friday, October 11, 1968, as General Pulaski’s Memorial Day; and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on that day. I also invite the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies in schools, churches, and other suitable places. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3863 August 27, 1968 AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK, 1968 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3863 AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK, 1968 By the President of the United States of America August 27, 1968 A Proclamation Education—universal, equal, and excellent—is a goal which we have cherished since our country’s birth.

In the last decade, however, we have sought to fulfill this goal with greater zeal, greater commitment, and gi’eater success than at any period in our history. We began with new laws, creating the legal authority to translate our vision of educational opportunity into reality. This year we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first great new Federal education law, the National Defense Education Act.[72 Stat. 1580](/us/stat/72/1580).[20 USC 401 note](/us/usc/t20/s401). This historic law—and dozens which have followed it—has already had a profound effect on American life, and has increased immeasurably our most precious resource: the knowledge and understanding of our people.

To encourage and strengthen America’s national fervor for education and to broaden support for America’s schools and colleges, I, LYNDON B. JOHNSON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the period of November 10 through November 16, 1968, as American Education Week. It is my deep conviction that our noblest national task is to lead each citizen to fulfill his own potential. In the belief that our national strength derives from the strength of individual citizens, I call upon every American to work toward an even better educational system in America—a system which will truly deepen and enrich American thought, and truly ennoble life for every man. 82 Stat. 1644 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of August in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-eight and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3864 August 30, 1968 “STAY IN SCHOOL” Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3864 “STAY IN SCHOOL” By the President of the United States of America August 30, 1968 A Proclamation We can be proud that the percentage of school-aged children dropping out of school has decreased steadily in recent years.

But too many children still do not complete their high school education. This year, an estimated 800,000 youth will not return to their high school classrooms in the fall. A high school education is no guarantee of success. But it is an important first step on the road to a fuller life. Unfortunately, those who are most economically disadvantaged are most likely to drop out of school. By doing so they cripple their capacity for escaping the cycle of poverty. The future of the nation itself is mortgaged to higher welfare and dependency costs—and to costly remedial measures that must repair the damage of early failures to Stay in school.

While those who abandon their classrooms have much in common, their reasons for leaving are very individual. Our response must be equally personal. A parent, a teacher, a friend, a volunteer, can make all the difference to a lonely or frustrated young person. Schools themselves must make every effort to encourage regular attendance—by making the classroom experience as relevant and interesting to their students as possible. To emphasize the importance of this task, I, LYNDON B.

JOHNSON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim a national “Stay in School” campaign. I call upon the American people to make this campaign successful by ensuring that the schools in their communities are responsive to the needs of all their young people. I ask young and old alike to participate personally in this campaign through their schools, their organizations, their local governments. Whenever any one of us is in a position to help a youngster to stay in school—through individual counsel, encouragement and assistance—I most earnestly urge him to do so.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3865 September 5, 1968 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK, 1968 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation

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