01/30/1983
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"No one can hold this office without noticing that prayer is something deeply woven into the fabric of our history."
"Each of us in our own way giving glory to God and asking in all earnestness for peace on Earth, and good will toward men."
"I'm delighted to be able to welcome you as we gather for a few moments here to sign this proclamation declaring May 7th our National Day of Prayer for the coming year."
"I do hereby proclaim May 7, 1987, as a National Day of Prayer."