John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States, do hereby urge the people of the United States to…”

“Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States, do hereby urge the people of the United States to observe Tuesday, May 30, 1961, Memorial Day, by invoking the blessing of God on those who have died in defense of our country, and by praying for a new world of law where peace and justice shall prevail and a life of opportunity shall be assured for all;”