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PROCLAMATION 3873-SEPT. 30, 1968

These qualities continue to inspire millions of Americans who trace their ancestry to the countries of the Vikings. At a time when man has embarked on new voyages of discovery in space and under the sea, it is especially appropriate that we recognize the epic story of the voyages of this great Norse hero. I am honored to comply with the request of the Congress of the United States, in a joint resolution approved September 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 849), that the President proclaim October 9 in each year as Leif Erikson Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, LYNDON B. JOHNSON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Wednesday, October 9, 1968, as Leif Erikson D a y; and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on that day. I also invite the people of the United States to honor the memory of Leif Erikson on that day by holding appropriate exercises and ceremonies in schools and churches, or other suitable places. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third.

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Proclamation 3873 COLUMBUS DAY, 1968 By the President of the United States of America

September 30, 1968

A Proclamation

On October 12, we honor the memory of the great Italian navigator, Christopher Columbus, who sailed forth on uncharted seas in a voyage that was to change the history of the world. The breadth of his imagination, the force of his determination, and the magnitude of his achievement have not dimmed with the passing of time. We are all spiritual heirs of Christopher Columbus. His unbounded faith and courage are a part of the patrimony of every American. In recognition of our debt to Columbus the Congress of the United States, by a joint resolution approved April 30, 1934 (48 Stat. 65Y), requested the President to proclaim October 12 of each year as Columbus Day for the observance of the anniversary of the discovery of America. NOW, THEREFORE, I, LYNDON B. JOHNSON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Saturday, October 12, 1968, as Columbus D a y; and I invite the people of this Nation to observe that day in schools, churches, and other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies in honor of the great explorer. I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in memory of Christopher Columbus.

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