On the recordMay 11, 1951
I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on May 22, 1951, in honor of our Merchant Marine.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on May 22, 1951, in honor of our Merchant Marine.
Proclamation 2928—National Maritime Day, 1951
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