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 1972 PROCLAMATIONS, 1924. Br um Pmaswmrr or mn Uurrmn Srrxrzs or Aumuca A PROCLAMATION w‘§,¥'g?“°‘“ E°“°‘°°“ Education for the children of all the people, extending from the contribution to civilization. No child or youth in the United States need be dsgrived of the benefits of education suited to his age and deg}·ee of vancement. evertheless, either throw negligence or because of unfortunate circumstances which might controlled with sufficient effort, large numbers of children do not receive the full pre aration for their life ’s work to which thely are justly entitled. Mpany have reached maturity without even the rudiments of education. This condition demands the solicitude of all patriotic citizens. It involves not only the persons immediately concerned and the communities in whic they ive, but the Nation itself, for the welfare of the country depends upon the character and the intelligence of those who cast the ballots. Education has come to be nearer to the hearts of the American people than ang other single public interest. The plan of maintaining education institutions from public funds did not originally prevail in most of the States, and even where it was in use it was ut feebly developed in the early days of the Republic. That plan did not arise spontaneously in the minds of all citizens. It was only when the suggestion came forcefully, convinciggly, and repeatedly from a few pioneers that pgpular interest was f y aroused. V' orous campaig)ns were requu· not only to establish the idea of piilic education, ut also for its maintenance, and for its important extensions. Campaigns of national scope in behalf of education have been conducted annually since 1920, and theghhave been increasingly effective with each succeeding year. ey have concentrated attention upon the needs of education, and the cumulative impetus of mass action has been peculiarly beneficial. It is clearly in the interest of popular education and consequently of the country, that these campaigns be continued with véigor. In the_last ew years we have plac much emphasis on vocational It is necessary for men to know the practical side of life and be able to earn a livinsgo We want to have masters of our material resources. But it is necessary to have a broad and liberal culture that will enable men to think and know how to live after they have earned a living. An educated fool is a sorry s tacle, but he is not nearly so danggrous to society as a rich fool. Wgwant neither in this country. e want the educated to know how to work and the rich to know how to think. ` ,£, §[ NOW, THEREFORE, I, Calvin Coolidge, President of the g¤¤¤¤¤7·•;,·5:;•**<=¤ United States of.America, dosdeswiate November 17th to 23rd, ` inclusive, as American Education eek. I ur·ge that the citizens do all they can to advance the interests of education. It is especially recommended that the Governors of the States issue Lproclamations em hasizing the services rendered by their education institutions, 8H(l)C&l1.l.!? uptpn their peolple to observe the occasion by appropriate action. urt er I 1u·ge t at all civil officers whose duties relate to education, and all persons connected with the profession of teaching, exert themselves to diffuse information concerning the condition and needs of the schools and to enhance appreciation of the value of education. Patriotic, civic, religious, social, and other organizations could contribute by conductingvigieetings and demonstrations to promote the desire for knowledge. inisters of religion and members
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