Now, under this legislation, we can halt the trend toward greater contamination of our atmosphere.

I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon officials of the Government and the people of the United States to observe the day of December 17, 1963, with ceremonies and activities designed to commemorate the achievements of the Wright brothers and to further and stimulate interest in aviation in this country.

I am glad to approve this legislation which is to be known as the Clean Air Act.

This order shall be effective upon its filing for publication in the Federal Register

It clearly signals this Nation's determination to give all of our youth the education they deserve.

I, too, upon taking office, now send a pledge of America's steadfast resolve to the North Atlantic Council.

As long as we have a government, that government is going to take its stand to battle the ancient enemies of mankind, illiteracy and poverty and disease.

Social justice is a goal for which we must constantly strive.

Next to keeping the peace--and maintaining the strength and vitality which makes freedom secure-no work is more important for our generation of Americans than our work in this hemisphere.

Like our late President, I do not believe that the Federal Government should be a meddlesome busybody, sticking its nose into every aspect of private decision-making.

I wish you and your government every success in the tasks that lie ahead of you.