06/01/1961
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"In making these funds available the United States will be participating in an international effort which has captured the imagination and sympathy of people throughout the world"
"You have our warmest good wishes for every success."
"I do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our Merchant Marine on Monday, May 22, 1961, by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places"
"Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy,President of the United States of America, call upon the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings..."