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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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Apr 3, 1969

These are prudent and limited steps that recognize the realities of our present balance-of-payments situation

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Apr 3, 1969

The problem of regaining equilibrium in the U.S. balance of payments cannot be solved with expedients that postpone the problem to another year

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Apr 2, 1969

SEC. 2. With respect to acquisitions of stock of foreign issuers and debt obligations of foreign obligors made under the rules of a national securities exchange registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or under the rules of…

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Mar 27, 1969

I also do appoint Monday, March 31, 1969 to be a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States.

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Mar 27, 1969

He leaves to the Congress and to all Americans the spirit of patriotism and statesmanship beyond party which marked his entire career.

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Mar 27, 1969

He had a profound respect for the traditions, the institutions and the instruments of our nation.

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Mar 27, 1969

I want to emphasize my own official and personal endorsement of a strong policy of equal employment opportunity within the Federal Government.

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Mar 27, 1969

Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops.

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Mar 27, 1969

I have the sad duty to announce officially the death of Dwight David Eisenhower, the thirty-fourth President of the United States, on March 28, 1969.

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Mar 27, 1969

I invite the people of the world who share our grief to join us in this day of mourning and rededication.

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Mar 27, 1969

Meanwhile, I want every reasonable effort made to insure that the Federal Government is an equal opportunity employer.

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Mar 27, 1969

As we grieve at his death, we all will recall that spirit, which can guide and sustain us in our tasks ahead.

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Mar 27, 1969

I further urge you, if you have not already done so, to communicate your personal support for this program to all officials and employees of your agency.

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Mar 27, 1969

All executive departments, independent establishments, and other governmental agencies, including their field services, shall be closed on Monday, March 31, 1969, as a mark of respect for General of the Army Dwight David Eisenhower, the…

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Mar 27, 1969

To the Congress of the United States: It is my sad duty to inform you officially of the death of Dwight David Eisenhower, the thirty-fourth President of the United States.

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Mar 27, 1969

Section 1 of this order shall not apply to those offices and installations, or parts thereof, in the Department of State, the Department of Defense, or other departments, independent establishments, and governmental agencies which the…

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Mar 27, 1969

Now, Therefore, I, Richard M. Nixon, President of the United States of America, in honor and tribute to the memory of this great and good man, and as an expression of public sorrow, do hereby direct that the flag of the United States be…

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Mar 27, 1969

I am determined that the Executive Branch of the Government lead the way as an equal opportunity employer.

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Mar 27, 1969

If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone.

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Mar 27, 1969

The heads of executive departments, independent establishments, and other Government agencies may excuse from duty for the remainder of his tour of duty on Friday, March 28, 1969, without charge to leave, any employee engaged in the…

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