Richard Nixon: “I urge the citizens of this Nation to observe that day with community programs which will promote understanding and…”

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.