Proclamation 4450.

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90 STAT. 3114 Proclamation 4450 · July 26, 1976 Leif Erikson Day, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In this extraordinary year which holds so much significance for the citizens of the United States, we render especial honor to those intrepid explorers who reached our land so long ago and prepared the way for the many who followed to settle this proud nation. Although we celebrate the 200th year of our nationhood this year, our history stretches back much further to that Norseman of vision and courage, Leif Erikson.

In a dark and superstitious age, he sailed far beyond the limits anyone else had dared, to touch our shores and to weave his brave exploit into our historical fabric. He has left for us all a standard by which to set our sails as we move into a new century of existence. In a joint resolution approved September 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 849, 36 U.S.C. 169c), the Congress authorized the President to proclaim October 9 in each year as Leif Erikson Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Saturday, October 9, 1976, as Leif Erikson Day and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings 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 suitable places through-out our land. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred first. Gerald R. Ford 4451 August 25, 1976 Women’s Equality Day, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4451 · August 25, 1976 Women’s Equality Day, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation During this Bicentennial Year we celebrate a dynamic history which began with that inspirational declaration that all individuals are “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” 90 STAT. 3115 To give substance and form to those self-evident truths, “We the People of the United States” created a constitutional republic to “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.

” However, it was not until August 26, 1920, that the Nineteenth Amendment to our Constitution unambiguously secured for each of us, regardless of sex, that[USC prec. title 1](/us/usc/t1). precious mark of liberty—the right to vote. In October 1971 and March 1972, the House of Representatives and the Senate of the United States proposed a new amendment for our consideration—an amendment, completing the process begun by the Nineteenth, which would secure “equality of rights under the law” regardless of sex, for men and women.

Several more States need to ratify that Equal Rights Amendment before it becomes part of our Constitution. It would be most fitting for this to be accomplished as we begin our third century. In this Land of the Free, it is right, and by nature it ought to be, that all men and all women are equal before the law. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, to remind all Americans that it is fitting and just to secure legal equality for all women and men, do hereby designate and proclaim August 26, 1976, as Women’s Equality Day.

I call upon all the citizens of the United States to mark this day with appropriate activities, and I call upon those States who have not ratified the Equal Rights Amendment to give serious consideration to its ratification and the upholding of our Nation’s heritage. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and first.

Gerald R. Ford 4452 September 1, 1976 White Cane Safety Day, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4452 · September 1, 1976 White Cane Safety Day, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation One of the basic rights which we as Americans cherish is the freedom of each citizen to move, without barriers, about this great land. For visually handicapped Americans, the white cane is both an instrument and symbol of independence, permitting a degree of mobility not otherwise possible.

A pathfinder, not a crutch, the white cane serves blind people as a sensitive transmitter of information. It signals the presence of obstacles and of changes in contour. It reassures by indicating the familiar as well as warning of the unexpected. 90 STAT. 3116To its user, the white cane provides the confidence to venture forth, to experience the world, and to participate fully in life. The white cane also serves to alert others. It reminds those of us who can see to exercise simple courtesy and common sense in approaching a blind person.

By providing assistance when it is desired, or often just by yielding the right of way, we can help assure safe passage and safeguard the right of visually handicapped persons to enjoy unhindered mobility. To make all Americans more fully aware of the significance and importance of the white cane and the need for extra alertness and consideration when approaching its user, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved October 6, 1964 (78 Stat. 1003; 36 U.S.C. 169d), has authorized the President to proclaim October 15 of each year as White Cane Safety Day.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 15, 1976, as White Cane Safety Day. On this occasion, I urge all sighted Americans to increase their knowledge and understanding of the needs and rights of visually handicapped Americans. In particular, each of us should be prepared to heed the message of the white cane and grant its users the extra measure of care necessary to their physical safety, self-confidence, and peace of mind.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of September in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and first. Gerald R. Ford 4453 September 3, 1976 Fire Prevention Week, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4453 · September 3, 1976 Fire Prevention Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Two hundred years ago the United States of America declared its independence.

More than a century before that the need for organized fire protection was recognized in the colonies with the establishment of the first fire departments. The same appreciation of the need for community protection is still needed today in order to avoid the destructive effect of uncontrolled fire. Each year in the United States alone, more than three million fires and explosions kill 12,000 persons; seriously bum another 300,000; and destroy more than $4 billion in property.

Another $7 billion is spent for fire departments, fire insurance, and related costs. The richest and most technologically advanced nation in the world, we nevertheless lead all the major industrialized countries in per capita deaths and property loss from fire. 90 STAT. 3117 Most fires can be traced to a lack of active concern for fire safety. Unfortunately, the Innocent—the very young and the aged—are most frequently the victims. This tragic situation need not continue. Methods of coping with fire’s destructiveness have been developed.

But technological advances alone will not stop the needless waste in human suffering and resources, A greater awareness of fire safety by all of us remains the only real answer. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning Sunday, October 3, 1976, as Fire Prevention Week. I urge all citizens to work with their families and communities to learn and practice the basic rules of fine safety. I call upon all State and local governments, business, labor and other organizations, as well as schools, civic groups, and the media to observe Fire Prevention Week, to provide useful fire-safety information to the public, and to solicit the active participation of all citizens in fire prevention programs.

I also ask the National Fire Protection Association, members of the Joint Council of National Fire Service Organizations, the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration, and other fire safety groups to provide the leadership and planning for a national fire prevention effort. Finally, I urge every citizen to remember that fire safety must be practiced year-round to be truly effective, not just during Fire Prevention Week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and first.

Gerald R. Ford 4454 September 7, 1976 United Nations Day, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4454 · September 7, 1976 United Nations Day, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On October 24 we will observe the 31st anniversary of the United Nations Charter, adopted in 1945 by governments determined to prevent a repetition of world war, to encourage the development of human rights and justice, and to remove the underlying causes of conflict by promoting economic and social progress for all nations.

The United States has played a leading role in encouraging the Organization to fulfill the promise of the Charter. We, and thé rest of mankind, have benefited greatly from the vital contributions made by the Organization, particularly the Security Council, to the maintenance of world peace.—the most striking reminder being the current peacekeeping role of the United Nations in the Middle East. 90 STAT. 3118 The United Nations has also been a forum for other areas of international concern : conferences to work out laws to govern the use of the oceans, to promote arms control, and to focus world attention on such problems as human rights, health, education, and hunger; new programs to promote trade and economic developments; and other activities designed to solve many of the new problems associated with independence in today’s world.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Sunday, October 24, 1976, as United Nations Day. I urge the citizens of this Nation to observe that day with community programs that will promote the United Nations and its affiliated agencies. I have appointed Edgar Speer to be United States National Chairman for United Nations Day and, through him, I call upon State and local officials to encourage citizens’ groups and all agencies of communication to engage in appropriate observances of United Nations Day in cooperation with the United Nations Association of the United States of America and other interested organizations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of September in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and first Gerald R. Ford 4455 September 7, 1976 Columbus Day, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4455 · September 7, 1976 Columbus Day, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In this our Bicentennial year, we owe special tribute to the great Italian explorer whose historic voyage to the new world opened the way to the founding of these United States.

Sustained by the vision and financial support of Queen Isabella I of Spain, Christopher Columbus established the first permanent European settlement in the Americas, paving the way for the generations of immigrants from all over the world who came to build a new nation. This great achievement marked the beginning of a new era in the history of mankind. As the heirs (o the spirit and determination of Christopher Columbus, we are proud to honor his memory and unshakable courage and faith which made his epic journey a reality nearly five centuries ago.

In tribute to the achievement of Columbus, the Congress of the United States, by joint resolution approved April 30, 1934 (48 Stat. 657, 36 U.S.C. 146), as modified by the Act of June 28, 1968 (82 Stat. 250, 5 U.S.C. 6103(a) and note), requested the President to proclaim the second Monday in October of each year as Columbus Day. 90 STAT. 3119 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Monday, October 11, 1976, 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 seventh day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and first Gerald R. Ford 4456 September 8, 1976 National Forest Products Week, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4456 · September 8, 1976 National Forest Products Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In the Nation’s first century, Americans viewed their forests primarily as a source of survival and economic growth.

In our second century, we continue to depend upon our forest resources for fuel, timber and sustenance, but we recognized the limits of our natural resource heritage and initiated action to conserve and manage our forests for future generations. Fortunately, as we begin our third century, we have developed important tools to balance the needs of a growing population, our desire for an ever-improving standard of living, and concern for environmental quality. Forestry research continues to make progress in achieving maximum efficient utilization of forest resources.

In addition, strong Federal, State, and local forestry programs have been established to foster sound management of publicly owned forest lands and to encourage private forest landowners, through education, technical assistance, and grants, to practice sound forestry management on their lands. This cooperation among Federal, State, and private sectors is essential if we arc to continue to provide the forest products our people require. In order to emphasize America’s reliance on forest resources and products, and to recognize their contribution in providing this Nation with consumer products, transportation systems, jobs and capital for economic growth, the Congress, by joint resolution of September 13, 1960 (7+ Stat. 898; 36 U.S.C. 163), has designated the seven-day period beginning the third Sunday of October in each year as National Forest Products Week and has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe the week beginning Sunday, October 17, 1976, as National Forest Products Week, with activi-90 STAT. 3120ties and ceremonies designed to invite public attention to the forest resources with which we are blessed and from which we have benefited, both materially and spiritually. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and first.

Gerald R. Ford 4457 September 8, 1976 General Pulaski’s Memorial Day, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4457 · September 8, 1976 General Pulaski’s Memorial Day, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The success of the struggle for American independence was insured in large measure by the courage, selflessness and sacrifice of patriots dedicated to the principles of freedom and equality.

Casimir Pulaski was such a patriot and, one hundred and ninety-seven years ago this October, his devotion to these principles and their realization cost him his life. General Pulaski, in exile from his native land, came to America in 1777 to join the Revolutionary Army. He fought courageously at Brandywine and in other battles, and he commanded Pulaski’s Legion which fought so valiantly and contributed greatly to the achievement of our independence. In October, 1779, General Pulaski died of wounds received in the Battle of Savannah.

In commemoration of his heroic sacrifice in the cause of American independence, it is appropriate to pay grateful tribute to him and to the millions of Americans of Polish descent who have played such an important part in founding our country, fostering its growth, and preserving and perpetuating its ideals. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Monday, October 11, 1976, 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 honor the memory of General Pulaski on that day with appropriate exercises and ceremonies in suitable places throughout our land. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and first. Gerald R. Ford 4458 September 9, 1976 Veterans Day, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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