Proclamation 4415.

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90 STAT. 3077 Proclamation 4415 · February 17, 1976 Designating the Clark and Mark Twain National Forests as the Mark Twain National Forest By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The Mark Twain National Forest and the Clark National Forest were established within the State of Missouri. Part of the Clark National Forest was later transferred to the Mark Twain National Forest; at the same time, part of the Mark Twain National Forest was transferred to the Clark National Forest.

Subsequently, both national forests have been successfully administered as if they were a single national forest. This experience indicates that it is now in the public interest to consolidate these two national forests. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 24 of the Act of March 3, 1891, 26 Stat. 1103, as amended (16 U.S.C. 471), the Act of June 4, 1897, 30 Stat. 34, 36 (16 U.S.C. 473), and by Section 11 of the Act of March 1, 1911, 36 Stat. 963 (16 U.S.C. 521), do hereby proclaim that the Clark National Forest in the State of Missouri (Proclamation No. 2363 of September 11, 1939, as amended), and the[54 Stat. 2657](/us/stat/54/2657).

Mark Twain National Forest in the State of Missouri (Proclamation No. 2362 of September 11, 1939, as amended), are hereby designated and hereafter shall be known[54 Stat. 2655](/us/stat/54/2655). as the Mark Twain National Forest. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerald R. Ford 4416 February 18, 1976 National Poison Prevention Week, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4416 · February 18, 1976 National Poison Prevention Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The life of a child is precious.

The loss of even one child is tragic. Yet each year accidental poisonings cause too many of our Nations children to suffer illness and injury from which they may never recover. As every parent knows, children are by nature inquisitive. They are explorers and experimenters. It is our responsibility not only to teach them the dangers that poisonous substances present, but to provide them with a safe environment. Special packaging required under the provisions of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 plays a major role in achieving this aim.

Data recently released by the National[15 USC 1471 note](/us/usc/t15/s1471). Center for Health Statistics indicate that in the year since aspirin products were 90 STAT. 3078first required to be kept in safety packaging, the number of deaths among children under five from aspirin poisoning declined 48 percent. While these developments are encouraging, they provide no excuse for a relaxation of concern or vigilance. During 1974, over 200,000 accidental ingestions of household substances were reported by poison control centers through out the country.

Approximately 130,000 involved children under five years of age. But these reports may represent only a fraction of the actual number of toxic episodes. Medical authorities estimate that each year 600,000 to one million children accidentally swallow substances which may be harmful—or even deadly. Recognizing the need to encourage all Americans to take preventive measures to eliminate accidental poisoning and their tragic toll, the Congress, by joint resolution of September 26, 1961 (36 U.S.C. 165), has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning March 21, 1976, as National Poison Prevention Week. I urge all Americans to provide safety for our Nation’s youngsters by storing, using, and handling household substances with care. I invite all organizations concerned with preventing accidental poisoning among children to join in activities that will assist in protecting all our children from these dangers. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth.

Gerald R. Ford 4417 February 19, 1976 An American Promise Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4417 · February 19, 1976 An American Promise By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In this Bicentennial Year, we are commemorating the anniversary dates of many of the great events in American history. An honest reckoning, however, must include a recognition of our national mistakes as well as our national achievements.

Learning from our mistakes is not pleasant, but as a great philosopher once admonished, we must do so if we want to avoid repeating them. February 19th is the anniversary of a sad day in American history. It was on that date in 1942, in the midst of the response to the hostilities that began on December 7, 1941, that Executive Order No. 9066 was issued, subsequently enforced by the [3 CFR](/us/cfr/3), 1938–1943 Comp., p. 1092.criminal penalties of a statute enacted March 21, 1942, resulting in the uprooting of loyal Americans.

Over one hundred thousand persons of Japanese ancestry were removed from their homes, detained in special camps, and eventually relocated. 90 STAT. 3079 The tremendous effort by the War Relocation Authority and concerned Americans for the welfare of these Japanese-Americans may add perspective to that story, but it does not erase the setback to fundamental American principles. Fortunately, the Japanese-American community in Hawaii was spared the indignities suffered by those on our mainland.

We now know what we should have known then—not only was that evacuation wrong, but Japanese-Americans were and are loyal Americans, On the battlefield and at home, Japanese-Americans—names like Hamada, Mitsumori, Marimoto, Noguchi, Yamasaki, Kido, Munemori and Miyamura—have been and continue to be written in our history for the sacrifices and the contributions they have made to the well-being and security of this, our common Nation. The Executive order that was issued on February 19, 1942, was for the sole purpose of prosecuting the war with the Axis Powers, and ceased to be effective with the end of those hostilities.

Because there was no formal statement of its termination, however, there is concern among many Japanese-Americans that there may yet be some life in that obsolete document. I think it appropriate, in this our Bicentennial Year, to remove all doubt on that matter, and to make clear our commitment in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim that all the authority conferred by Executive Order No. 9066 terminated upon the issuance of Proclamation No. 2714, which formally[50 USC app. note prec. 1](/us/usc/t50). proclaimed the cessation of the hostilities of World War H on December 31, 1946.

I call upon the American people to affirm with me this American Promise—that we have learned from the tragedy of that long-ago experience forever to treasure liberty and justice for each individual American, and resolve that this kind of action shall never again be repeated. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth.

Gerald R. Ford 4418 February 25, 1976 Red Cross Month, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4418 · February 25, 1976 Red Cross Month, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation For nearly half of our Nation's two hundred years, the American Red Cross has reflected the concerns of the American people by dedicating itself to the ease and prevention of human suffering. In war and in peace, this Good Neighbor has ministered to the anguish of those who are tragically affected by circumstances beyond their control.

It has undertaken to prevent distress and has striven to preserve health and safety. 90 STAT. 3080The Red Cross always has been a dependable source of assistance to the Federal Government and other organizations and agencies seeking ways to serve our people. In this, our Bicentennial Year, we salute the American Red Cross for its history of compassionate concern and its continuing pioneer spirit that brings vigor to the unending quest for better ways in which to meet human needs.

In 1976, the American Red Cross is at the forefront of voluntary citizen action. The services of over one million volunteers have made possible the changes, innovations and adaptations necessary to improve its effectiveness. While many traditional facets of its assistance continue to fulfill a basic requirement, the Red Cross has broadened its efforts beyond direct service to ease suffering. Today, it actively seeks to help eradicate causes of recurrent, but preventable, health, safety and disaster problems.

March is traditionally Red Cross Month. In that time period, more than 1,600 Red Cross chapters will campaign for funds. Other chapters, in partnership with United Way, will be seeking volunteers for their various programs and services. I know that all Americans will show the Red Cross that they too are Good Neighbors. NOW. THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross, do hereby designate March, 1976, as Red Cross Month.

I urge all Americans to give their generous support to the work of their local Red Cross chapters. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerald R. Ford 4419 February 25, 1976 Save Your Vision Week, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4419 · February 25, 1976 Save Your Vision Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Try to imagine a world without sunsets, without the smiles of friends, without the comfort of books, or without any of the simple sights we take for granted but which make our lives so much richer.

Such a world will become a reality for the fifty thousand Americans who will become blind this year alone. Over a million other Americans will also suffer some form of visual impairment. Yet all too often it is only when these problems occur that we realize how important vision is to almost every aspect of our daily existence. Americans have access to the most advanced facilities for the care of vision available in the world. This has been made possible through sustained research by dedicated professionals, supported in large measure by private organizations as well as the Federal Government, through the National Eye Institute.

Nevertheless, whether 90 STAT. 3081out of vanity or unfamiliar!ty with the elementary principles of proper vision care, millions of Americans continue to neglect their eyesight. To remind all Americans of the importance of good vision to themselves and the Nation, and to encourage them to learn and practice the fundamentals of eye safety—including the need for regular professional examination—the Congress, by joint resolution (36 U.S.C. 196a),11 Editorial Note: The correct citation is 36 U.S.C. 169a has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the first week in March as Save Your Vision Week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning March 7, 1976, as Save Your Vision Week. I urge all Americans to mark this occasion by learning and practicing the safety measures appropriate for good eyesight. I call upon optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians, the communications media, and educators to join in public activities and programs to improve and protect the vision of Americans of all ages. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth.

Gerald R. Ford 4420 March 1, 1976 Law Day, U.S.A., 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4420 · March 1, 1976 Law Day, U.S.A., 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Liberty is the hallmark of the American experience—liberty from the tyranny of foreign domination and liberty from tyranny at home. To ensure our domestic liberty, based on our faith that all men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, the Constitution of the United States of America guarantees certain rights and privileges to every citizen.

Among those are: freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, the right to assemble and petition, and the right to due process of law. Throughout our history, the preservation of those individual rights has been dependent upon our dedication to the rule of law. To encourage the cultivation of that respect for law which is so vital to the spirit of democracy, the Congress, by Joint Resolution approved April 7, 1961 (75 Stat. 43, 36 U.S.C. 164), has requested the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to celebrate the first day of May as Law Day, U.S.A, NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R.

FORD. President of the United States of America, invite the American people to celebrate Saturday, May 1, 1976, as Law Day. U.S.A., and to mark its observance with programs and ceremonies as befits our great heritage of 200 years of liberty and law. I urge clergymen of all faiths to bring to public attention through sermons and suitable programs the moral and ethical dimensions of the law. 90 STAT. 3082 I urge also that schools, civic and service organizations, public bodies, libraries, the courts, the legal profession and the communications media participate in the observance of Law Day.

And I call upon all public officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on that day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerald R. Ford 4421 March 8, 1976 National Farm Safety Week, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4421 · March 8, 1976 National Farm Safety Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As we celebrate our Bicentennial Year, we reflect upon those factors which have propelled us from a virtual wilderness to our present position of world leadership.

Beyond question, the achievements of our agricultural community are among the most important of these factors. Dedicated farmers and ranchers, in partnership with the scientific, technical, and business communities, have pushed agricultural efficiency and productivity to unparalleled heights. As a result, little more than four percent of our labor force is able to produce enough to make us the best-fed nation and to provide sustenance to countless millions around the world. But it is not enough to honor our past.

To meet the challenges of the future with confidence, we must be assured of an unfailing flow of agricultural products. The ability of agriculture to fulfill these needs depends not only on sophisticated technology, but also upon the removal of impediments to production. We must not relax our concern about the fact that accidents are a major drain upon the human and economic resources of our agricultural community. Although the death rate from accidents in agriculture is declining, we must continue to press for the elimination of every preventable mishap that diminishes the strength and productivity of our farmers and ranchers.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of .America, do hereby designate the week of July 25, 1976 through July 31, 1976, as National Farm Safety Week. I urge all who live and work on the Nation’s farms and ranches to make safety an integral part of all daily activities on the job and at play, at home and on the highway. I also urge those who work with and serve agricultural producers to make a special commitment during our two-hundredth birthday year to the task of helping to make rural America a truly safe place in which to live and work.

I call upon ail Americans to remember that we are blessed with a strong and viable agriculture, and that we must also keep it safe for ourselves and future generations. 90 STAT. 3083 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth, Gerald R. Ford 4422 March 16, 1976 National Day of Prayer, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4422 · March 16, 1976 National Day of Prayer, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In this Bicentennial year, we will often reflect on the events of 200 years ago.

As we recall the crises of those early days, let us also reflect on the profound faith in God which inspired the founding fathers. As the events of 1776 unfolded, our forebears knew they were on an uncertain course. On March 16 of that year, the Continental Congress, recognizing the “impending calamity and distress,” asked each colony “publicly to acknowledge the over-ruling Providence of God,” and urged the Colonists to observe a designated Friday in May as a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer.

” When later that year, the signers of the Declaration of Independence pledged to each other their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor, the pledge was made “with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence.” In conformity with a Congressional request (66 Stat. 64), it is especially appropriate[36 USC 185](/us/usc/T36/S185). this year that a day be set aside to reaffirm the commitment of our first citizens and draw on the “solemn sense of God's superintending Providence” that sustained them during those troubled times.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 14, 1976, as National Day of Prayer, 1976. I call upon all Americans to pray that day, each in his or her own way, for the strength to meet the challenges of the future with the same courage and dedication Americans showed the world two centuries ago. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth.

Gerald R. Ford 4423 March 26, 1976 Import Limitation on Dry Milk Mixtures Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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