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PROCLAMATIONS—NOV. 16, 1951

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their scope; our material prosperity, so far surpassing that of earher years; and our private spiritual blessings, so deeply cherished by all. For these we offer fervent thanks to God. With the cooperation of our allies we are striving to attain a permanent peace, and to assure success in achieving that coveted goal we reverently place our faith in the Almighty. NOW, THEREFORE, I, HARRY S. TRUMAN, President of the United States of America, according to our treasured tradition, and in conformity with the joint resolution of Congress approved on December 26, 1941, designating the fourth Thursday of November in each year as Thanksgiving Day, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 22, 1951, as a day of national thanksgiving. Let us all on that day, in our homes and in our places of worship, individually and in groups, render homage to Almighty God. Let us recall the words of the Psalmist, "O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever." Let us also, on the appointed day, seek divine aid in the quest for peace. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed. D O N E at the City of Washington this first day of November in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-one, and [SEAL] of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-sixth. HARRY S TRUMAN By the President: JAMES E.

Thanksgiving Day, 1951. 55 Stat. 862.

5 USC 87b.

WEBB

Acting Secretary of State

COPYRIGHT EXTENSION:

FINLAND

BY THE P R E S I D E N T OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

November 16, 1961 [No. 2963]

A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the President is authorized, in accordance with the conditions prescribed in section 9 of title 17 of the United States Code, which includes the provisions of the act of Congress approved March 4, 1909, 35 Stat. 1075, as amended by the act of September 25, 1941, 55 Stat. 732, to grant an extension of time for fulfillment of the conditions and formalities prescribed by the copyright laws of the United States of America, with respect to works first produced or published outside the United States of America and subject to copyright or to renewal of copyright under the laws of the United States of America, by nationals of countries which accord substantially equal treatment to citizens of the United States of America; and WHEREAS satisfactory official assurances have been received that since January 1, 1929, citizens of the United States have been entitled to obtain copyright protection for their works in Finland on substantially the same basis as citizens of Finland without the need of complying with any formalities, provided such works secured protection in the United States; and WHEREAS, by virtue of a proclamation by the President of the United States of America, dated December 15, 1928 (45 Stat. 2980), citizens of Finland are, and since January 1, 1929, have been, entitled to the benefits of the aforementioned act of March 4, 1909, including the benefits of section 1(e) of that act:

61 Stat. 655.

35 Stat. 1076; 61 Stat. 663. 17 USC 1(e).

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