As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace rather than dying in war.
Address to the Nation Announcing Decision To Resign the Office of President of the United States
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I do hereby proclaim October 29, 1974, as National Student Government Day.
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