07/31/1962
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"I have the highest regard for General Decker and for his loyalty to our country and to those with whom he served."
"I also call upon the heads of Federal departments and agencies, as well as leaders of industry and labor and members of all public-spirited groups, to arrange appropriate ceremonies in honor of the pu..."
"This order shall be effective October 1, 1962, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time."
"I do hereby call upon the people of the United States to participate in the observance of the eightieth anniversary of the Civil Service Act during the month of January 1963."