Proclamation 3992.

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84 Stat. 2237 Proclamation 3992 WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY, 1970 By the President of the United States of America June 29, 1970 A Proclamation Tragedy is not always the end of something; it can, with courage and faith, be a beginning. Such is the case in the tragedy of blindness. Blind people have their symbol of courage in the white cane. The white cane is more than an instrument of self-help—it is a familiar reminder to those who can see that any tragedy can be transcended by faith and self-confidence.

It is, therefore, not only the blind who benefit from the white cane, but all men, for it is a symbol of courage and determination that is universal and that speaks to the heart, of all mankind. To make our citizens more fully aware of the significance of the white cane, and of the need for motorists to exercise caution and courtesy when approaching its bearer, the Congress, by a joint, resolution, approved October 6, 1964 (78 Stat. 1003), has authorized the [36 USC 169d](/us/usc/t36/s169d).President to issue annually a proclamation designating October 15 as White Cane Safety Day.

NOW, THEREFORE. I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 15, 1970, as White Cane Safety Day. I urge all Americans to observe this day by increasing their understanding of the problems of the blind, learning more about the accomplishments of the blind, and seeking ways in which the blind may add even more than they already have to their own personal fulfillment and to the progress of our nation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-fourth. 3993 June 30, 1970 QUANTITATIVE LIMITATIONS ON THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN MEATS INTO THE UNITED STATES Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3993 QUANTITATIVE LIMITATIONS ON THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN MEATS INTO THE UNITED STATES By the President of the United States of America June 30, 1970 A Proclamation WHEREAS section 2(a) of the Act of August 22, 1964 (78 Stat 594, 19 U.S.C. 1202 note)(hereafter referred to as “the Act”), declares that it is the policy of the Congress that the aggregate quantity of the articles specified in item 106.10 (relating to fresh, chilled, or frozen cattle meat) and item 106.20 (relating to fresh, chilled, or frozen meat of goats and sheep (except lambs)) of the Tariff Schedules of the United States (hereafter referred to as “meat”) which may [77A Stat. 20](/us/stat/77A/20).[19 USC 1202](/us/usc/t19/s1202).be imported into the United States in any calendar year beginning 84 Stat. 2238after December 31, 1964, shall not exceed a quantity as prescribed in that section (hereafter referred to as “adjusted base quantity”); and WHEREAS section 2(b) of the Act provides that the Secretary of Agriculture for each calendar year after 1964 shall estimate and publish—

(1)before the beginning of each calendar year the adjusted base quantity for such calendar year; and

(2)before the first day of each calendar quarter the aggregate quantity of meat which in the absence of the limitations under the Act would be imported during such calendar year (hereafter referred to as “potential aggregate imports”); and WHEREAS the Secretary of Agriculture, in compliance, with the requirements of sections 2(a) and

(b)of the Act, estimated the adjusted base quantity of meat for the calendar year 1970 to be 998.8 million pounds and before the first day of the third calendar quarter of 1970 estimated the potential aggregate imports of meat, for 1970 to be 1,140.0 million pounds: and WHEREAS the potential aggregate imports of meat for the calendar year 1970, estimated before the third calendar quarter of 1970 by the Secretary of Agriculture, exceeds 110 percent of the adjusted base quantity of meat for the calendar year 1970 estimated by the Secretary of Agriculture; and WHEREAS no limitation under the Act is in effect with respect to the calendar year 1970; and WHEREAS section 2(c)(1) of the Act requires the President in such circumstances to limit by proclamation the total quantity of meat which may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption, during the calendar year, to the adjusted base quantity estimated for such calendar year by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to section 2(b)(1) of the Act; and WHEREAS section 2(d) of the Act provides that the President may suspend the total quantity proclaimed pursuant to section 2

(c)of the Act if he determines and proclaims that such action is required by overriding economic or national security interests of the United States, giving special weight to the importance to the Nation of the economic well-being of the domestic livestock industry; and WHEREAS section 2(d) of the Act further provides that such suspension shall be for such period as the President determines and proclaims to be necessary to carry out the purposes of section 2(d); NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me as President and pursuant to section 2 of the Act, do hereby proclaim as follows:

(1)In conformity with and as required by section 2(c)(1) of the Act, the total quantity of the articles specified in item 106.10 (relating to fresh, chilled, or frozen cattle meat) and item 106.20 (relating to fresh, chilled, or frozen meat of goats and sheep (except Iambs)) of [77A Stat. 20](/us/stat/77A/20).[19 USC 1202](/us/usc/t19/s1202).part 2B, schedule. 1 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States which may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the calendar year 1970, is limited to 998.8 million pounds.

(2)It is hereby determined pursuant to section 2(d) of the Act that the suspension of the limitation proclaimed in paragraph

(1)is required by overriding economic interests of the United States, giving 84 Stat. 2239special weight to the importance to the Nation of the economic well-being of the domestic livestock industry.

(3)The limitation proclaimed in paragraph

(1)is suspended during the balance of the calendar year 1970 unless because of changed circumstances it becomes necessary to take further action under the Act. It. is hereby determined necessary that such suspension shall be for such period in order to carry out the purposes of section 2(d) of the Act.[78 Stat. 595](/us/stat/78/595).[19 USC 1202 note](/us/usc/t19/s1202).Effective date. Effective date: June 30, 1970 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the one hundred and ninety-fourth. 3994 July 2, 1970 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, 1970 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3994 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, 1970 By the President of the United States of America July 2, 1970 A Proclamation Uncontrolled fires continue to place a costly drain on the American economy. The tragedy of more than 12,000 deaths each year by fire is coupled” with annual property losses exceeding $2 billion. It is hard to realize that responsible citizens permit this to happen when most fires can be avoided. Each of us can reduce this waste simply by eliminating fire-producing conditions and by being alert and careful in handling fire. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning October 4, 1970, as Fire Prevention Week. I call upon our citizens, singly and as a nation, to actively support fire prevention through civic groups, schools, business, labor, and farm organizations, State and local governments, and the fire prevention groups, including their own community fire departments, and the National Fire Protection Association, I urge the news media and other public information agencies to cooperate in promoting Fire Prevention Week as a prelude to year-round fire prevention efforts. I also ask all Federal agencies, in cooperation with the Federal Fire Council, to assist the national effort to reduce loss of life, and property from fire. One way in which we can all assist this effort is by the reduction and elimination of false fire alarms. False alarms require the use of valuable fire fighting equipment which should be reserved for the bona fide protection of life and property. May this week be a reminder for all citizens to take appropriate action to arrest the needless and unwarranted interference with normal fire fighting operations and the ensuing cost to the taxpayer. 84 Stat. 2240 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-fourth. 3995 July 7, 1970 CAPTIVE NATIONS WEEK, 1970 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3995 CAPTIVE NATIONS WEEK, 1970 By the President of the United States of America July 7, 1970 A Proclamation The Eighty-Sixth Congress on July 17, 1959, by Joint Resolution authorized and requested the President to proclaim the third week of July in each year as Captive Nations Week. The aspirations of the peoples of oppressed nations for independence and basic human freedoms are. vital and inextinguishable. It is in keeping with our own principles and traditions as a free and independent nation that we should look with sympathy and understanding upon their hopes and efforts to realize these just goals. NOW THEREFORE I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning July 12, 1970, as Captive Nations Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and I urge them to renew their dedication to the cause of freedom and independence for all nations and to sustain these high ideals, which are both the precious heritage of this Republic and a foundation stone of lasting world peace. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-fifth. 3996 July 10, 1970 UNITED NATIONS DAY, 1970 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3996 UNITED NATIONS DAY, 1970 By the President of the United States of America July 10, 1970 A Proclamation In this year 1970 the United States and all other UN members commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the United Nations, and celebrate its accomplishments on behalf of peace, justice and progress. We arc proud that our country played an important role in the founding of the United Nations at San Francisco in 1945. Ever since the United States has continued to be a strong supporter of the UN. In these 25 years we have worked—and encouraged others to work—through the United Nations to resolve disputes, to preserve or restore 84 Stat. 2241the peace, to promote self-determination, to advance the cause of human rights for all races and peoples, and to cooperate for economic and social development. We continue to look to the United Nations as a place where advances can he made toward building a more humane and livable world. As the world has grown more complex and interdependent, the tasks of the UN have become increasingly difficult. We should appraise candidly the ability of the United Nations to fully achieve the aims of its Charter; examine objectively the strengths and weaknesses of[59 Stat. 1031](/us/stat/59/1031). the Organization; and search intensely for practical and realistic ways to improve the effectiveness of its agencies. If our UN policies are to be effective they must, engage the attention of a concerned and informed citizenry. We must strive for the greatest possible participation of our population, including the youth of our country, in determining our future participation in the UN. This 25th Anniversary Year is an appropriate time for the American people and the American Government to jointly reexamine our goals and policies towards the UN and, together, to seek to find creative solutions for the many problems. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Saturday, October 24, 1970, as United Nations Day and I urge the citizens of this Nation to observe that day by means of community programs which will contribute to a realistic understanding of and support for the United Nations and its associated organizations. I also call upon officials of the Federal and State Governments and upon local officials to encourage citizens’ groups and agencies of communication—press, radio, television, and motion pictures—to engage in appropriate observance of United Nations Day this year in cooperation with the United Nations Association of the United States of America and other interested organizations. Moreover, in recognition of the Twenty-fifth Anniversary Year of the United Nations, I call upon the citizens of this Nation and its citizens’ groups to organize programs that will realistically appraise the potentialities of the UN and focus attention on how best to strengthen it. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-fifth. 3997 August 24, 1970 NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE WEEK, 1970 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3997 NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE WEEK, 1970 By the President of the United States of America August 24, 1970 A Proclamation For more than two centuries Americans have taken great pride in the contributions which men and women of Hispanic origin have made to the development of the United States. 84 Stat. 2242 The careful work of early Spanish explorers, teachers, and agriculturalists built a solid and graceful foundation for progress in many parts of our country, and their legacy is one of gentility and art. The striking churches and homes they built long ago are monuments to their vision; the lovely Hispanic names they gave to the lands they explored and tilled are epitaphs of their taste. More recent generations have helped to give new dimensions and fresh vitality to our music, our literature, and our food, and have brought a particular warmth and openness to our spiritual values and to our style of living. [82 Stat. 848](/us/stat/82/848).[36 USC 1691](/us/usc/t36/s1691).In recognition of these gifts to our national life, the Congress requested in 1968 that the President designate a week to include September 15 and 16 as National Hispanic Heritage Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of Americas do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 13, 1970, as National Hispanic Heritage Week. I call upon all Americans, particularly those in the field of education, to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and I hope that the week will encourage many Americans to extend a cordial welcome to the recently arrived immigrants and visitors among us who represent the rich heritage of Hispanic lands. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 24th day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-fifth. 3998 August 26, 1970 FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMAN SUFFRAGE Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3998 FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMAN SUFFRAGE By the President of the United States of America August 26, 1970 A Proclamation Fifty years ago today, Bainbridge Colby, Secretary of State of the United States, certified that the 19th Amendment had become USC prec. title 1.valid as a part of the Constitution. It is hard for any of us living in 1970 to imagine a time when women did not vote. Yet for more than seventy-five years, American women faced adversity, ridicule and derision on every level of our society as they sought this precious right. Brave and courageous women, knowing their cause was just, drawing strength and inspiration from one another through generations, fought long and hard for Woman Suffrage. Their victory was a victory for civil rights in America and it marked the beginning of a proud, new chapter in our nation’s history. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America do hereby call upon all Americans to recognize the great debt we owe to those who dedicated their life’s work to the cause, of Woman Suffrage. While we herald their great accomplishment, let us also recognize that women surely have a still wider role to play in the political, economic and social life of our country. And, in respect for American women, let all of us work to bring this about. 84 Stat. 2243 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 26th day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-fifth. 3999 September 1, 1970 NATIONAL MACHINE TOOL WEEK Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 3999 NATIONAL MACHINE TOOL WEEK By the President of the United States of America September 1, 1970 A Proclamation Machine tools are the master tools that industry requires in the production of all metal products essential to our daily needs and to our national defense. A strong machine tool industry improves the productivity of all industries and places a greater quantity of consumer goods within the reach of more people. It is vital to the continuing growth of our economy, and contributes to improving the quality of American life. Mindful of these facts, the Congress by House Joint Resolution 1194*Ante*, p. 836. has requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the period beginning September 20, 1970, and ending September 26, 1970, as National Machine Tool Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the period beginning September 20 and ending September 26, 1970, as National Machine Tool Week; and I call upon the people of the United States and interested groups and organizations to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one bundled and ninety-fifth. 4000 September 4, 1970 DISPLAY OF THE FLAG AT THE WHITE HOUSE Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 4000 DISPLAY OF THE FLAG AT THE WHITE HOUSE By the President of the United States of America September 4, 1970 A Proclamation WHEREAS the joint resolution of Congress of June 22, 1942, entitled “Joint Resolution to Codify and Emphasize Existing Rules and Customs Pertaining to the Display and Use of the Flag of the United States of America,” as amended by the joint resolution of December 22, 1942, 56 Stat. 1074, contains the following provisions:[36 USC 173](/us/usc/t36/s173). " “Sec. 2.

(a)It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. 84 Stat. 2244However, the flag may be displayed at night upon special occasions when it is desired to produce a patriotic effect. * * * * * * * “Sec. 8. Any rule or custom pertaining to the display of the flag of the United’ States of America, set forth herein, may be altered, modified, or repealed, or additional rules with respect thereto may be prescribed, by the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, whenever he deems it to be appropriate or desirable; and any such alteration or additional rule shall be set forth in a proclamation.”; and " WHEREAS the White House is a house that belongs to all the people; and WHEREAS the White House, as the home of the President and his family, symbolizes the love of home and family which has long characterized our people; and WHEREAS it is customary for many of our own citizens and many persons from other countries who visit our Nation’s Capital to view the White House at night; and WHEREAS it is thus appropriate that the flag be flown over the White House by night as well as by day: NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim that the flag of the United States of America shall hereafter be displayed at the White House at all times during the day and night, except when the weather is inclement. [56 Stat. 1074](/us/stat/56/1074).[36 USC 173](/us/usc/t36/s173).The rules and customs pertaining to the display of the flag as set forth in the joint resolution of June 22, 1942, as amended, are hereby modified accordingly. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-ninth. 4001 September 8, 1970 NATIONAL EMPLOY THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED WEEK, 1970 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 4001 NATIONAL EMPLOY THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED WEEK, 1970 By the President of the United States of America September 8, 1970 A Proclamation Isolated from regular contact with society, many of our handicapped citizens lead lives of lonely frustration. Working together, on both public and private levels, we can—and must—insure full lives for them. Together, we can topple the environmental barriers winch prevent the handicapped from entering buildings or using public transportation; we can welcome back the returning disabled veterans to a life of hope; and we can bring all of our handicapped fellow citizens into the mainstream of American life. The handicapped will not be the sole beneficiaries of this concerted effort. For the last quarter century our Nation has been enriched by using the substantial talents and energies of the disabled. For this 84 Stat. 2245reason, also, we must do more to reach those handicapped who have not been reached, and to offer new hope by providing increased opportunities for rehabilitation, training, and employment. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, in accordance with the joint resolution of Congress approved August 11, 1945 (59 Stat. 530), designating [36 USC 155](/us/usc/t36/s155).the first full week of October of each year as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, do hereby call upon the people of our Nation to observe the week beginning October 4, 1970, for such purpose. During that week I urge all the Governors of States, mayors of cities, and other public officials, as well as leaders of industry, educational and religious groups, labor, civic, veterans’, agricultural, women’s, scientific, professional, and fraternal organizations, and all other interested organizations and individuals, including the handicapped themselves, to participate in this observance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-fifth. 4002 September 15, 1970 GENERAL PULASKI’S MEMORIAL DAY, 1970 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 4002 GENERAL PULASKI’S MEMORIAL DAY, 1970 By the President of the United States of America September 15, 1970 A Proclamation On this the one hundred and ninety-first anniversary of the death of Casimir Pulaski, we recall with gratitude his gallant efforts and his sacrifice in helping this country to win its independence. General Pulaski died on October 11, 1779, of a wound received two days earlier while leading a cavalry charge in the city of Savannah, Georgia. This anniversary reminds us of his great contribution and that of succeeding generations of American citizens of Polish origin to the freedom and progress of this Nation. It is appropriate that we commemorate General Pulaski’s belief in liberty for which he gave his life in the cause of American independence. In doing so, we dedicate ourselves anew to those fundamental ideals of freedom on which this Nation was founded and has prospered. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Sunday, October 11, 1970, as General Pulaski’s Memorial Day; and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the Hag of the United States on all Government buildings on that day. I also invite the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies in honor of the memory of General Pulaski. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred 84 Stat. 2246and seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-fifth. 4003 September 18, 1970 LEIF ERIKSON DAY, 1970 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 4003 LEIF ERIKSON DAY, 1970 By the President of the United States of America September 18, 1970 A Proclamation Almost ten centuries ago Leif Erikson, inspired by a vision of an abundant land to the West, braved a stormy and uncharted North Atlantic to reach the shores of North America. The legend of Vinland—the land of wild grapes, where wheat sowed itself in naturally cultivated fields, where rivers were of milk and honey, and where dew was sweet and fell like manna from heaven—persisted through the ages. Together with Leif Erikson’s example of courage and determination it encouraged many descendants of the Vikings to cross the Atlantic Ocean, settle in this land, and help build the New World. We are still inspired by men of Leif Erikson’s vision and courage. It is, therefore, appropriate that today we give national recognition to this intrepid Norse explorer; and I am pleased to comply with the request of the Congress of the United States, in a joint resolution [36 USC 169c](/us/usc/t36/s169c).approved September 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 849), that the President proclaim October 9 in each year as Leif Erikson Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Friday, October 9, 1970, as Leif Erikson 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 honor the memory of Leif Erikson on that day by holding appropriate exercises and ceremonies in schools and churches, or other suitable places. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-fifth. 4004 September 18, 1970 COLUMBUS DAY, 1970 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 4004 COLUMBUS DAY, 1970 By the President of the United States of America September 18, 1970 A Proclamation On Columbus Day, 1970, we celebrate once more the historic achievement of the great Italian navigator and explorer whose vision, courage and skill led to the enduring settlement of the new world by the peoples of the old. 84 Stat. 2247 Sailing in the service of the Spanish Crown, Christopher Columbus established the first permanent European colony hr the Americas, and heralded the great migration of peoples to tins hemisphere. Many men and women have come and settled here from Italy, the native land of the great Captain, as so many others have come and settled from places throughout the world. In the United States we are justly proud to count ourselves heirs to the spirit and determination of Christopher Columbus. We rightly honor the memory of that indomitable faith which sustained him on his historic voyages and resulted in the development of this great nation of ours. In tribute to the achievement of Columbus, the Congress of the United States, by a joint resolution approved April 30, 1934 (48 Stat. 657), requested the President to proclaim October 12 of each [36 USC 146](/us/usc/t36/s146).year as Columbus Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I. RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Monday, October 12, 1970, as Columbus Day; and I invite the people of this nation to observe that day in schools, churches, and other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies in honor of the great explorer. I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in memory of Christopher Columbus. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, this eighteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-fifth. 4005 September 24, 1970 AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK, 1970 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 4005 AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK, 1970 By the President of the United States of America September 24, 1970 A Proclamation When Horace Mann gave up a fine legal practice and a promising position in the State legislature, to take on the poorly paid and obscure role of Secretary of the State Board of Education in Massachusetts, many of his friends thought he had made a terrible mistake. But Mann explained his decision this way in a letter to his wife in 1837: “If I can be the means of ascertaining what is the best construction of [school] houses, what are the best books, what is the best mode of instruction; if I can discover by what appliance of means a nonthinking, non-reflecting, non-speaking child can most surely be trained into a noble citizen ... if I can only obtain and diffuse throughout the state a few good ideas on these and similar subjects, may I not flatter myself that my ministry has not been wholly in vain?” Horace Mann went on to become America’s first great educational reformer. But the fundamental questions which he asked of his wife in 1837 are questions which great educators still ask in our day. How should we design and build our educational plants? How should we write our textbooks and other educational materials? What are. the best modes of instruction? How can we best encourage a noble citizenry? These problems now demand answers that will be as 84 Stat. 2248appropriate in our time as Mann’s answers were in his. And the nation waits again for men who will “obtain and diffuse throughout the state a few good ideas on these and similar subjects.” The theme of American Education Week this year is “Shape Schools for the Seventies.” That theme puts our challenge well. For the decade we are now entering will surely be a time of immense change in almost every area of life and learning. If we are really going to “Shape Schools for the Seventies,” then we must be ready to *reshape* them with greater imagination, greater boldness and greater energy than we have ever applied before. I have every confidence that the educators of America, working with parents, students and all Americans, are ready and able to meet this challenge. This work is particularly important at a time when impatience with old forms is straining our social fabric in ways which we have never before experienced. At. such a time, some even despair at the possibility of reform and a few have forsaken reason and discussion as the means of achieving change. It is imperative that we vigorously repudiate the counsel of those who preach despair and division and destruction. But. it is also imperative that we vindicate those who vigorously affirm the possibility of orderly reform and who proudly work toward its achievement. We owe a great deal to the devoted educators of our country—those who served in the past and those who serve today. They have built an educational system which has been a great source of national strength and pride. As they have pursued excellence and equality in education, they have fostered excellence and equality in every area of American life. They also represent a resource of incalculable value for the future. Because of them we can say with the German philosopher Leibnitz: “I have hope that society may be reformed when I see how much education maybe reformed.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the period of October 25 through October 31, 1970, as American Education Week. I urge my countrymen to engage during this week in earnest discussion and serious reflection on the challenges and opportunities which confront the American educational system and on the ways in which our society can best respond to them. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 24th day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-fifth. 4006 September 25, 1970 CHILD HEALTH DAY, 1970 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 4006 CHILD HEALTH DAY, 1970 By the President of the United States of America September 25, 1970 A Proclamation Each of its has an obligation to make, a meaningful contribution to better health for the nation’s children. It is fitting, therefore, that we set aside one day of each year to remind us of this obligation and to renew our pledge to posterity. 84 Stat. 2249 The Congress, showing its concern by a joint resolution of May 18, 1928, as amended (36 U.S.C. 143), requested the President to issue [45 Stat. 617](/us/stat/45/617); [73 Stat. 627](/us/stat/73/627).annually a proclamation setting apart the first Monday in October as Child Health Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, October 5, 1970, as Child Health Day, and I call upon all our citizens to meet the health needs of our children, whether they live in the city or in the small towns or on the farms of rural America. Child Health Day is also an appropriate time to salute the work which the United Nations, through its specialized agencies, and the United Nations Children’s Fund are doing to improve the health of children around the world. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 25th day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-fifth. 4007 September 25, 1970 COUNTRY MUSIC MONTH, 1970 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation Proclamation 4007 COUNTRY MUSIC MONTH, 1970 By the President of the United States of America September 25, 1970 A Proclamation Deep from the heart of America, country music has come to enrich the daily lives of countless citizens. Its warmth is the warmth of the hearth and the heart. Its simplicity expresses the candor, the humor, the love and the pain of country people. Its unique and varied melodies are vivid portrayals of men and women whose experiences have taught them that life brings blessings and hardships, joys and sorrows, satisfactions and anxieties. The popularity and growth of country music in recent years attest to its increasingly important part in American life. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, ask the people of this nation to mark the month of October with suitable observances as Country Music Month. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-fifth. 4008 September 25, 1970 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, 1970 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation

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