01/08/1964
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"I do hereby urge the citizens of the United States to honor our American Merchant Marine on Friday, May 22, 1964, by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and other suitable places."
"I do not intend that we should lose sight of those Americans who do not share in the general prosperity of this country."
"I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the flag on all Government buildings on National Maritime Day."
"I also call upon the people of this Nation to render public and private expression of their love and reverence for their mothers on that day through the display of the flag at their homes or other sui..."