Proclamation 3891.

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83 Stat. 928 Proclamation 3891 FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL PARKJanuary 20, 1969 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Because of the deep debt of gratitude of the American people to Franklin Delano Roosevelt for his leadership in America’s struggle for peace, well-being, and human dignity, the Congress established the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, by the Act of August 11, 1955, 69 Stat. 694, for the purpose of considering and formulating plans for the design, construction, and location of a permanent memorial to Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the City of Washing ton, District of Columbia, or in its immediate environs.

In furtherance of the objectives of that Act, the Act of September 1, 1959, 73 Stat. 445, reserved, for the erection of a memorial to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a site comprising that portion of West Potomac Park in the District of Columbia which lies between Independence Avenue and the inlet bridge, being twenty-seven acres, more or less, and also provided for a competition for the design of such memorial. Although the Commission has not yet reported to the Congress its selection of an appropriate memorial, it is desirable that the site be maintained, pending the Commission’s final determination, as a park dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, LYNDON B. JOHNSON, President of the United States of America, do proclaim that the following described land reserved by the Act of September 1, 1959, be designated as the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Park area of the West Potomac Park: That portion of West Potomac Park, in the District of Columbia, which lies between Independence Avenue and the inlet bridge, being twenty-seven acres, more or less. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3892 January 27, 1969 AMERICAN HEART MONTH, 1969 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3892 AMERICAN HEART MONTH, 1969January 27, 1969 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Brilliant advances have been scored in cardiovascular research in recent years.

But heart disease remains a formidable threat to our national well-being. It clouds the future of thousands of children. It cuts down men and women in their most productive years. Nearly every 30 seconds, someone in the United States dies of some form of heart disease. Last year, it took the lives of approximately one million people—over half of all deaths in the Nation. It incapaci-83 Stat. 929tates or hampers millions of others, in varying degrees, from living a full and active life.

Heart disease is costly not only to the afflicted but also to the Nation. The cost of medical care for heart and circulatory disease victims exceeds $2.5 billion annually. Lost wages and productivity due to illness and disability are estimated at about $3.5 billion. The loss of future earnings of those who die from heart and blood vessel disease each year is estimated to be in excess of $19 billion. Despite the magnitude of the heart disease problem, the progress that has been made is encouraging.

Today, some heart disease can be prevented. Greatly improved methods of diagnosis and treatment are more readily available to those who are stricken. The death rate is declining in all but one of the main categories of cardiovascular disease. This progress has resulted in large part from a collaborative under taking, led by the National Heart Institute as the principal Federal partner and the American Heart Association as the major voluntary ally. Public, professional, and private interests have been mobilized in a truly national endeavor against heart disease.

Through this effort, buttressed by a determination to employ every necessary resource, we can continue to move ahead. With the firm support of all our people, the conquest of heart disease can be achieved. For such reasons, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved December 30, 1963 (77 Stat. 843), requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating February as American Heart Month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of February 1969 as American Heart Month, and I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to issue similar proclamations.

I urge the people of the United States to give heed to the nationwide problem of heart disease, and to support programs essential to bring about its solution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3893 February 13, 1969 NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK, 1969 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3893 NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK, 1969 By the President of the United States of America February 13, 1969 A Proclamation Accidental poisoning has been killing fewer young children over the past several years.

Intensive educational efforts and labeling procedures have reduced the toll of young lives. Professional groups, industrial and trade associations, service organizations, and government agencies have worked together to make parents more aware of the potential hazards of medicines and commonly used household products. 83 Stat. 930 Congress authorized this poison prevention campaign in a joint [36 USC 165](/us/usc/t36/s165). resolution of September 26, 1961 (75 Stat. 681), and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week.

Hopefully, as year-round preventive activities are increased even more lives may be saved and serious injuries averted. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning March 16, 1969, as National Poison Prevention Week. I direct the appropriate agencies of the Federal Government, and I invite State and local governments and organizations, to participate actively in programs designed to promote better protection against accidental poisonings, particularly as they relate to young children.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3894 February 20, 1969 RED CROSS MONTH, 1969 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3894 RED CROSS MONTH, 1969 By the President of the United States of America February 20, 1969 A Proclamation For more than a century, men and women of good will have recognized one symbol as being representative of human compassion.

That symbol, revered throughout the world, is a banner bearing a red cross on a field of white. Under it, citizens of all nations strive to bring aid and comfort to the stricken, to heal the sick, and to serve those in distress. As a member of that world fraternity, our American Red Cross helps each of us to help our fellow man. Through its concern and aid for members of our Armed Forces in 30 countries around the globe, the Red Cross last year gave help to great numbers of servicemen and their families.

Each year, the Red Cross brings emergency aid and long-range assistance to victims of major catastrophes, and help to sufferers of thousands of local disasters. For the past several years it has been intensifying its efforts to involve all segments of society in the great work of volunteering to help others. Every day thousands of hospitals and physicians look to the Red Cross to provide life-saving blood and blood products for their patients. Nearly fifty percent of all the blood used in this country comes from this source.

Each year millions of Americans of all ages participate in Red Cross classes, learning the skills of first aid, home sick 931 the sick and injured, swimming and lifesaving. More than two million trained volunteers devote their time and abilities to working with patients in military and civilian hospitals, clinics, and homes for the aged, with youth, and in community programs seeking to meet the needs of disadvantaged people. 83 Stat. 931 To continue its mission, the American Red Cross must rely upon us, the people of America, from whom it receives its sole support.

In March 1969, the Red Cross will ask for our help. We owe it to our communities and our country to respond generously to that appeal. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross, do hereby designate March 1969 as Red Cross Month. I urge all Americans to maintain the strength of the Red Cross by volunteering their time when they can, and by contributing as generously as they can. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3895 February 22, 1969 SAVE YOUR VISION WEEK, 1969 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3895 SAVE YOUR VISION WEEK, 1969 By the President of the United States of America February 22, 1969 A Proclamation Eyes are too precious to neglect, and every individual or family should take every precaution to protect the gift of sight.

If detected and treated early, most disorders that might reduce vision or cause blindness can be stopped before the eyes are seriously damaged. Periodic examinations will reveal such disorders, and I urge every adult who has not had an eye examination in the past two years to arrange for such an examination promptly. A re-examination should be had at the first indication of visual defect or impairment. Other preventive measures can be taken to protect sight. Proper illumination in the home and at work is essential.

And, with a little forethought and caution, accidents to the eyes can be avoided—for example, by wearing protective glasses or safety goggles when engaged in hazardous sport or work, and by shielding the eyes from strong sunlight or harmful radiation in any form. Where there are children, special precautions must be taken: making eye examinations a routine part of health care; immunizing against diseases, such as measles, which affect sight; teaching children to care for their eyes as they are taught to care for their teeth; and eliminating hazardous substances, tools, or toys which may cause eye injuries.

Effective preservation of vision requires not only individual and family responsibility but also an active interest by all citizens in the community’s efforts to bring better eye care to all who need it—to the children in the schools, and to the men and women laboring on the farms and in the factories. We must encourage and support medical research to find the causes and cures of visual disorders; support those groups which help the visually handicapped to obtain medical care, education, and rehabilitation so that the may live independent and significant lives; and support such organizations as Eye Banks which encourage the pledging of one’s eyes for the future good.

To make our people more fully aware of the importance of sight Saving, the Congress by a joint resolution approved December 30, 1963 83 Stat. 932[36 USC 169a](/us/usc/t36/s169a). (77 Stat. 629), requested the President to proclaim the first week in March of each year as Save Your Vision Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of March 2, 1969, as Save Your Vision Week; and I call upon all our citizens to join in this observance.

During this week every American should make certain that he is not only taking positive action to protect his own precious gift of sight, but also is giving thought to his responsibility for the conservation of sight among his family and his fellow countrymen. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3896 March 3, 1969 NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK 1969 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3896 NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK 1969 By the President of the United States of America March 3, 1969 A Proclamation In a time of unprecedented opportunity for leisure-time activities, more and more Americans are discovering the benefits of boating.

The ever-increasing traffic on the waterways has made it imperative that all boatmen observe the basic rules of boating safety. Common sense and courtesy are the two foundations of boating safety. An overloaded boat, failure to heed weather warnings or the taking of other unnecessary risks can, and too often do, lead to boating tragedy. If each boatman takes simple precautions, understands the capabilities of his craft, and exercises ordinary good judgment, tragic losses can be avoided.

Recognizing the need for emphasis on boating safety, the Congress, [36 USC 161](/us/usc/t36/s161). by a joint resolution approved June 4, 1958 (72 Stat. 179) has requested that the President proclaim annually the week which includes July 4 as National Safe Boating Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning June 29, 1969, as National Safe Boating Week. I urge the public to take advantage of educational courses in boating safety, and all those who use our waterways for boating to exercise courtesy and apply safe boating practices.

I also invite the Governors of the states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and appropriate officials of all other areas under the United States flag to provide for the observance of this week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of March, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and sixty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third. 3897 March 3, 1969 NATIONAL FARM SAFETY WEEK, 1969 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation

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