12/30/1974
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"As we mark this milestone of our national independence, however, we must not forget the lessons of history."
"We think we have a fighting chance in the State of California."
"It is an ingenious and very generous gift, a symbol of the common heritage of friendship and devotion to freedom which distinguishes the historic ties between our two countries."
"Like the Statue of Liberty, the Mount Vernon sound and light display will be a continuous celebration of the principles of liberty shared by our two Republics."