Harry Truman actually said...

And I call upon the schools, churches, and civic organizations, and the people of the United States generally, to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, thereby giving expression to the cordial sentiments entertained by the Government and people of the United States for the Governments and peoples of the other American republics.

03/17/1950

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