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 91 STAT. 1740

PROCLAMATION 4508—JUNE 11, 1977

That it has done so, while remaining faithful to the standards of professional journalism, is a tribute to the dedication, responsibility and zeal of its members. As we go forward with our efforts to make equaUty of opportunity a reality for all Americans, we will continue to depend on the black press to provide us with guidance, insight and wisdom. I urge every American to support the continuing efforts of the black press to help assure that America achieves its full potential. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Friday, June 17, 1977, as Black Press Day. I urge all Americans to reflect upon the contributions of the black press to the realization of the principles upon which our Nation was founded. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of June in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and first. JIMMY GARTER

Proclamation 4508

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June 11, 1977

Flag Day and National Flag Week, 1977 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Two hundred years ago, on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flz^ of the United States. In these two centuries our Nation has changed in many ways, but our flag remains an appropriate symbol of America. Its bold colors reflect the courage and determination of the American people, as its straight and simple lines reflect their straightforward character. I n celebrating this two hundredth anniversary let us resolve to honor our country's flag by displaying in our Uves the qualities it reflects. To conmiemorate the adoption of our Nation's flag, the Congress, by joint resolution of August 3, 1949 (63 Stat. 492, 36 U.S.C. 157), has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. By joint resolution of June 9, 1966 (80 Stat. 194, 36 U.S.C. 157a), the Congress also requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the week which includes June 14 as National Flag Week. To encourage the American people to take pride in the Nation which that flag symbolizes, the Congress, by joint resolution of June 13, 1975 (89 Stat. 211, 36 U.S.C. 157b), has declared the twenty-one days from Flag Day through Independence Day as a period to honor America.

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