On the recordApril 21, 1937
I do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe May 22, 1937, as National Maritime Day by displaying the flag at their homes or other suitable places.
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presidency.ucsb.eduFDR: “I do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe May 22, 1937, as National Maritime Day by displaying…”
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Proclamation 2234—National Maritime Day
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