Richard Nixon actually said...

I do hereby designate Friday, October 9, 1970, as Leif Erikson Day; and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of...

I invite the people of this nation to observe that day in schools, churches, and other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies in honor ...

I hereby create a board of five members, to be appointed by me, to investigate these disputes.

The board shall report its findings to the President with respect to the disputes within thirty days from the date of this order.