Harry Truman actually said...

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman,President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe May 22, 1946 as National Maritime Day by displaying the flag at their homes or other suitable places, and I direct that the flag be displayed on all Government buildings on that day.

Context

Proclamation 2687—National Maritime Day, 1946

04/12/1946

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