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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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Feb 7, 1974

And we have found that the results of these efforts can be of enormous practical value to life on Earth.

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Feb 6, 1974

Agencies are not able to deal with the problems of displaced businesses as successfully as they can deal with those of individuals displaced from their homes.

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Feb 6, 1974

Curiosity and creativity are hallmarks of the American character and nowhere are those traits more evident than in the American inventor.

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Feb 6, 1974

I call upon the people of the United States to join in observing National Inventors' Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities honoring the important role played by inventors in promoting progress in useful arts and in recognition of…

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Feb 6, 1974

I endorse these efforts and include his report as an attachment to this transmittal.

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Feb 6, 1974

In honor of the important role played by inventors in promoting progress in the useful arts and in recognition of the invaluable contribution of inventors to the welfare of our people, designate February 11, 1974, as National Inventors'…

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Feb 6, 1974

I direct all appropriate agencies of the Federal Government to participate actively in programs designed to promote maximum protection of our people against accidental poisoning, particularly among children.

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Feb 6, 1974

The new problems we face are of such enormity that there may be a temptation to delay further progress toward trade and monetary reform.

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Feb 5, 1974

I have been advised by Special Counsel to the President of the order issued by you on January 25, 1974, in which you solicited my personal response with reference to five specified taped conversations.

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Feb 5, 1974

It is my belief that the issue before this Court constitutes a non-justiciable political question.

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Feb 5, 1974

Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of February 10 through February 16, 1974, as National Nurse Week.

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Feb 5, 1974

Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, in order to remind Americans of the importance of the port industry of the United States to our national life, do hereby designate the week beginning on the last…

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Feb 5, 1974

Consequently, my Constitutional mandate to see that the laws are faithfully executed requires my prohibiting the disclosure of any of these materials at this time and in this forum.

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Feb 5, 1974

Nevertheless, out of respect for this Court, but without in any way departing from my view that the issues presented here are inappropriate for resolution by the Judicial Branch, I have made a determination that the entirety of the five…

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Feb 3, 1974

This landmark legislation created the Federal Government's National Heart Institute, bringing the public sector into a close alliance with the private sector as exemplified by the American Heart Association, a national voluntary health…

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Feb 3, 1974

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels claim more American lives than all other causes of death combined.

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Feb 3, 1974

I urge the people of the United States to consider fully the nationwide problem of cardiovascular diseases, and to support programs essential to bring about its solution.

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Jan 31, 1974

We must take the responsibilities and the opportunities this position of leadership gives us.

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Jan 31, 1974

I propose that the United States should commit itself to 'Project Independence' to develop the capacity for self-sufficiency in energy supplies at reasonable cost.

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Jan 31, 1974

There has been great progress toward two of these three objectives.

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Jan 30, 1974

Without America's strength, the world would not have the chance today that it has for freedom and for peace and for justice in the years ahead.

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