05/17/1967
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"It is our first assurance of help in time of disaster."
"As President of the United States and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross I strongly urge support of the Red Cross Campaign in 1966 by all civilian employees of the Federal Government..."
"It has mobilized and expanded its staff—and it is doing a magnificent job for our troops on many fronts."
"I strongly urge support of the Red Cross Campaign in 1966 by all civilian employees of the Federal Government and members of the Armed Forces."