03/22/1955
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"I have today signed a proclamation calling upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954 as Veterans Day."
"For the first time in twenty years, there is no active battlefield anywhere in the world."
"In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans' organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose."
"I wish to convey to you my profound gratification and that of the American people at the achievement of an agreement on the delicate Trieste problem."