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I also invite the Governors of the States, Territories, and possessions of the United States and the appropriate officials of municipalities and other political subdivisions, to issue proclamations or take other suitable action with respect to Pan American Day.

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Proclamation 2877—Pan American Day, 1950

03/17/1950

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