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PROCLAMATION 4262-JAN. 30, 1974

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cans who remain missing and unaccounted for in Indochina, and to their families. I call upon all Americans to join on this occasion in expressing the clear, continuing commitment of the American people and their Government to seek the fullest possible accounting for Americans missing in Southeast Asia and the return of the remains of those who died. I also call upon State and local officials and private organizations to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentyfifth day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventyfour, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth. RICHARD NIXON

Proclamation 4262

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January 30, 1974

International Women's Year 1975 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation There is a growing awareness today of the significant contributions that American wom.en have made to our country's development, its culture, and its social and economic life. Women have enriched our society as homemakers and mothers and our community life through dedicated service as volunteers. Their entry into the labor force in increasing numbers has strengthened and expanded our economy. Despite these important contributions, women continue to face inequities as they seek a broader role in the life of our Nation. In recent years, we have made significant progress toward remedying this situation, not only by striking down barriers to the employment and advancement of women in Government, but by ending discriminatory practices in other fields through legislation, Executive order, and judicial decree. Even when legal equality is achieved, however, traditional discriminatory attitudes, beliefs and practices may persist, preventing women from enjoying the full and equal rights that they deserve.

86 Stat. 1523.

This Administration is committed to providing an opportunity for women to participate on an equal basis with men in our national life. \Ye support the Equal Rights Amendment, we are moving vigorously

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