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Richard Nixon

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Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1969, until his resignation on August 9, 1974. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961. Nixon's presidency is noted for significant foreign policy achievements, including the historic opening of relations with China and the policy of détente with the Soviet Union. Domestically, he is recognized for establishing the Environmental Protection Agency and implementing various social programs.

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Jul 25, 1971

Executive Order No. 10990 of February 2, 1962, is hereby superseded.

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Jul 25, 1971

It is appropriate that the Federal Government strengthen its efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions for its own employees.

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Jul 25, 1971

By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 7902 of Title 5 of the United States Code, and as President of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Jul 25, 1971

Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Monday, October 11, 1971, as General Pulaski's Memorial Day.

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Jul 25, 1971

Now, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 7902 of Title 5 of the United States Code, and as President of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Jul 25, 1971

I do hereby order that any income, excess-profits, estate, or gift tax return for the years 1950 to 1971, inclusive, shall, during the Ninety-second Congress, be open to inspection by the Committee on Internal Security, House of…

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Jul 23, 1971

I urge Congress to enact this legislation with all deliberate speed, and, in any event, before the August recess.

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Jul 22, 1971

The recent trend of diminishing population and diminishing prosperity in many rural areas must be actively resisted.

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Jul 22, 1971

I am transmitting today the first annual report on financial assistance to rural areas, as called for by Title 9 of the Agricultural Act of 1970.

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Jul 22, 1971

The revitalization of rural America is one of the important objectives of my administration.

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Jul 22, 1971

We should continue to rely primarily on private lenders to meet the general credit needs of commercial agriculture.

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Jul 22, 1971

Liberia's sorrow at this sad time is shared by the American people.

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Jul 22, 1971

The world will sorely miss his wise counsel and effective leadership.

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Jul 22, 1971

I strongly believe that it would be better to establish a series of State and local special credit institutions than to create a nationwide federally sponsored community bank.

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Jul 21, 1971

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Act of August 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 972, and as President of the United States, it is ordered that Executive Order No. 10789 of November 14, 1958, as amended by Executive Order 11051 of September…

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Jul 20, 1971

I consider this Treaty to be in the interest of the United States and the entire world community and recommend that the Senate give its advice and consent to ratification.

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Jul 20, 1971

It is with special regret that I accept your resignation as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.

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Jul 20, 1971

For ten years, three Presidents have had the benefit of your wisdom and counsel in making decisions which, increasingly, affect the daily lives and well-being of our fellow citizens.

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Jul 20, 1971

The seabed is man's last frontier on earth, and that frontier should be a source of promise.

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Jul 19, 1971

I urge all Americans, and interested groups and organizations, to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs designed to show their pride in this great national achievement.

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Jul 18, 1971

The Council shall study and make recommendations on intergovernmental personnel policies and programs.

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Jul 18, 1971

The Civil Service Commission shall provide staff assistance to the Council.

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Jul 18, 1971

There is hereby established the Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Personnel Policy.

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Jul 18, 1971

The Secretary of Commerce shall make such arrangements as may be necessary relating to the termination of the Committee.

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Jul 18, 1971

I urge your Committee to report S. 1797 favorably to the Senate.

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