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PUBLIC LAW 89-491-JULY 4, 1966

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State, local, and private groups, and it ma^ designate special committees with representatives from such bodies to plan, developj^ and coordinate specific activities. (c) I n all planning, the Commission shall give special emphasis to the ideas associated with the Revolution which have been so important in the development of the United States, in world affairs and m mankind's quest for freedom. Report to Presi(d) Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this dent. Act, the Commission shall submit to the President a comprehensive report incorporating its specific recommendations for the commemoration of the bicentennial and related events. This report may recommend activities such as, but not limited to, the following: (1) the production, publication, and distribution of books, pamphlets, films, and other educational materials focusing on the history, culture, and political thought of the period of the American Revolution; (2) bibliographical and documentary proj ects and publications; (3) conferences, convocations, lectures, seminars, and other programs; (4) the development of libraries, museums, historic sites, and exhibits, including mobile exhibits; (5) ceremonies and celebrations commemorating specific events; (6) programs and activities focusing on the national and international significance of the American Revolution, and its implications for present and future generations; (7) the issuance of commemorative coins, medals, certificates of recognition, and stamps. Recommendations. (e) The report of the Commission shall include recommendations for the allocation of financial and administrative responsibility among the public and private authorities and organizations recommended for participation by the Commission. The report shall also include proposals for such legislative enactments and administrative actions as the Commission considers necessary to carry out its recomTransmittal to mendations. The President shall transmit the Commission's report to Congress. the Congress together with such comments and recommendations for legislation and such report of administrative actions taken by him as he deems appropriate. Cooperation with SEC. 4. (a) I n fulfilling its responsibilities, the Commission is auFederal agencies. thorized and directed to consult, cooperate with, and seek advice and assistance from appropriate Federal departments and agencies. State and local public bodies, learned societies, and historical, patriotic, philanthropic, civic, professional, and related organizations. Such Federal departments and agencies are authorized and requested to cooperate with the Commission in planning, encouraging, developing, and coordinating appropriate commemorative activities. Study by Secre(b) The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and requested to tary of Interior. undertake a study of appropriate actions which might be taken to further preserve and develop Revolutionary W a r historic sites and battlefields, at such time and in such manner as will insure that fitting observances and exhibits may be held at appropriate sites and battlefields during the bicentennial celebration. The Secretary shall submit Recommendathe results of his study to the Commission, together with his recomtions. mendations, in time to afford the Commission an opportunity to review his study, and to incorporate such of its findings and recommendations as the Commission may deem appropriate in the report provided for in section 3(d). Cooperation by (c) The Chairman of the Federal Council on the Arts and the other agencies. Humanities, the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities are authorized and requested to cooperate with the Commission, especially in the encouragement and coordination of scholarly works

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