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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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Jun 8, 1972

Because of my own deep personal interest in ensuring that everything possible is being done to expedite the campaign against cancer, I take this opportunity to warmly commend the Government of France for its generous contribution of new…

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Jun 8, 1972

Intensive international efforts such as this are urgently needed to contribute vital new knowledge in this critical field.

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Jun 8, 1972

On behalf of all Americans, the President and Mrs. Nixon extend to Mr. Vann's family and friends their deepest sympathy.

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Jun 8, 1972

IT IS with a profound sense of sorrow that the President learned today of the tragic death of John Paul Vann.

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Jun 6, 1972

Some problems clearly require Federal remedies, and we have moved to provide them.

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Jun 6, 1972

I have endorsed this system because I consider it to be a vast improvement and a genuine reform for the benefit of the consuming public.

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Jun 6, 1972

Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning June 11, 1972, as National Flag Week, and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag on all…

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Jun 6, 1972

I oppose involving the Federal Government in this insurance reform, and I urge the States to act.

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Jun 5, 1972

By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 2152 of title 18, United States Code, the Culebra Island Naval Defensive Sea Area, as defined in Executive Order No. 8684, of February 14, 1941, is hereby redefined as the territorial…

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Jun 5, 1972

The authority conferred upon the President by section 2002 (d) of title 39 of the United States Code is hereby delegated to the Administrator of General Services subject to the provisions of this order.

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Jun 5, 1972

Property transferred to the Postal Service under this order shall be subject to reimbursement at fair market value, as agreed to by the Administrator of General Services and the Postmaster General, unless the Director of the Office of…

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Jun 5, 1972

Heads of agencies furnishing property to the Postal Service under section 411 of title 39 of the United States Code shall require reimbursement at fair market value of such property or at a rate based on appropriate commercial charges for…

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Jun 5, 1972

Reimbursement of fair market value required for property transfers to the Postal Service under this order may consist of cash payments or, subject to approval by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, property transferred…

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Jun 4, 1972

This order supersedes Executive Order No. 11007, as well as all provisions of prior Executive orders to the extent that they are in conflict with the provisions of this order.

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Jun 2, 1972

Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me as President, and in conformity with the provisions of section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as…

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Jun 2, 1972

In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand this third day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-two and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-sixth.

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May 31, 1972

The threat of war has not been eliminated--it has been reduced.

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May 31, 1972

No power on earth is stronger than the United States of America today.

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May 31, 1972

Every American can claim a share in the credit for the success of that journey so far.

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May 31, 1972

President and Mrs. Nixon expressed their warm appreciation for the hospitality they enjoyed in Poland.

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May 31, 1972

The best part of any trip abroad is coming home to America again.

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May 30, 1972

We will always be grateful for that little respite after our 8 days in the Kremlin.

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May 30, 1972

But I can assure you that the major purpose of my visit here, and to the other countries that I have visited over the years that I have served in my present office, is to build a new structure of peace in the world.

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May 30, 1972

But the way I feel now in this position of being able to offer the informal toast to Their Imperial Majesties is the way the Spanish say it.

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