03/05/1968
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"I hope that I will be seeing some of you again when you come here as White House Fellows."
"Under these policies U.S. business and industry exported $855 million in AID-financed goods and equipment to Asia, Africa and Latin America during the year."
"I invite the people of this Nation to observe that day in churches, schools, and other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies in honor of the memory of Christopher Columbus."
"I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings, on Columbus Day in honor of the great explorer."