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PROCLAMATION 3320—OCT. 9, 1959

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Monday, October 12, 1959, 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 commemoration of the four hundred and sixtyseventh anniversary of the discovery of America. I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in honor of the memory of Christopher Columbus. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed. DONE at the City of Washington this ninth day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and I SEAL I fifty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightyfourth. DwiGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President: CHRISTIAN A.

HERTER,

Secretary of State. VETERANS DAY, 1959 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

October 9, 1959 [No. 3320]

WHEREAS the strength of our Nation, founded on the principle of liberty and justice for all, is dependent upon the will of our people to serve; and WHEREAS those who have served in the armed forces of our country have made great sacrifices to preserve and advance our way of life, many even to the last full measure of devotion; and WHEREAS the Congress by an act approved June 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 168), des- 5 USC 87a. ignated November 11, previously declared a legal holiday, as Veterans Day 48232 0-61—75

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