Eisenhower: “I do hereby proclaim Thursday, April 14, 1955, as Pan American Day, and the period from April 10 to April 16, 1955, as…”

For over six decades we have worked together to create and maintain strong democratic institutions.

In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.

I assure you that our obligation to you is deep and lasting.

My heart will always be filled with admiration for you.