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PROCLAMATION 3410—APR. 29, 1961

I also urge the press, radio, television, and all other media of information to cooperate in this observance. 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 24th day of April in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and [SEAL] sixty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightyfifth. JOHN P. KENNEDY

By the President: DEAN RUSK,

Secretary of State. NATIONAL YOUTH FITNESS WEEK, 1961 April 29^/961 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

WHEREAS the fitness of the youth of America is essential to the present and future strength of our Nation; and WHEREAS in connection with the challenges that our Nation must meet in the days and years ahead, it is imperative that our young people be aware of their obligation to themselves, their families, and to their country to maintain their vigor and fitness; and WHEREAS the fitness of our youth can be promoted by the determined and coordinated efforts of all our citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN F. KENNEDY, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning April 30, 1961, as National Youth Fitness Week. I request officials of the Government, and I urge parents, young people, and interested national and local organizations, to use all appropriate means now and during that week to promote pro-

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