On the recordFebruary 29, 1976
The education of our children is vital to the future of the United States.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe education of our children is vital to the future of the United States.
Special Message to Congress Proposing Elementary and Secondary Education Reform Legislation
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Cash awards totaling $1,343,224 were paid for these adopted suggestions.
By virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 3347 of Title 5 and Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code, and as President of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Enlisted personnel received $1,175,908.50 in awards, which represents 81 percent of the total cash awards paid.
Of the 119,256 suggestions which were submitted by military personnel during Fiscal Year 1976, 19,375 were adopted.