Richard Nixon actually said...

I call upon all Americans to join on this occasion in expressing the clear, continuing commitment of the American people and their Governmen...

I also call upon State and local officials and private organizations to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Now, Therefore, I, Richard M. Nixon, President of the United States of America do hereby designate Sunday, January 27, 1974, as National MIA...

To achieve that goal, I have today asked the Congress to enact a number of significant education initiatives during 1974.