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Day" of the White House Records Office: Legislation Case Files at the Gerald R. Ford
Presidential Library.
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APPROVED
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
Ceremory
Statement office
August 22, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled Resolution H.J. Res. 1105 - Women's
Jarchines 8/23
Equality Day
Sponsor - Rep. Abzug (D) New York
Last Day for Action
September 2, 1974 - Monday
Purpose
Designates August 26, 1974 as "Women's Equality Day" and
authorizes and requests the President to issue a
proclamation.
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Civil Rights Commission
Approval (Informal)
Discussion
The 19th amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing women
the right to vote, was declared ratified by a proclamation
of the Secretary of State dated August 26, 1920. H.J. Res. 1105
would authorize and request you to issue a proclamation
designating August 26, 1974 as Women's Equality Day in
commemoration of this anniversary.
A proposed proclamation drafted by the Office of Management
and Budget has been sent to the White House staff.
Nelfred H Roumel
Assistant Director for
Legislative Reference
Enclosures
L8/16
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.: 516
Date: August 16, 1974
Time:
5:00 p.m.
FOR ACTION: Stan Ebner
CC (for information): Anne Armstrong
Warren K. Hendriks
Jerry Jones
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date: Tuesday, August 20, 1974
Time:
2:00 p. m.
SUBJECT: "Women's Equality Day" - Proposed Proclamation
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
XX For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Would you please get the appropriate clearances from
Justice and forward to us as soon as possible.
Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing.
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
delay in submitting the required material, please
:
telephone the Staff Secretary immediately.
Warren K. Hendriks
For the President
(Coyne) DG
August 15, 1974
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
On August 26th, 1920, American women finally gained the
right to vote when the Nineteenth Amendment to our Constitution
was ratified.
Today, fifty-four years later, the women of America are
actively participating in and contributing to all aspects of our
economic, social and political life. Obstacles on the road to
equal opportunity have been largely removed as legislative and
executive actions have helped to reduce sex discrimination in
education, training and employment. Special efforts have been
made in the Federal Government, so that women now contribute
more fully than ever before to the formulation and execution of
public policy.
But although we have come a great distance since 1920, we
still have a great distance to go. In 1970, on the floor of the House,
I said that the Women's Equal Rights Amendment was an idea whose
- 2 -
time has come. Today I want to reaffirm my personal commitment
to that amendment. The time for ratification of the Equal Rights
Amendment has come just as surely as did the time for the 19th
Amendment.
As we approach 1975, which has been widely proclaimed
as International Women's Year, it is incumbent upon us, to face
up to deal with those inequities that still linger as barriers
obstructing the full participation of women in our Nation's life.
We must also remain diligent in strengthening public resolve to
support those existing laws that prohibit discrimination based
on sex.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD FORD, President of
the United States of America do hereby call upon all Americans
to observe August 26, 1974, as Women's Equality Day, with
appropriate ceremonies and activities. I further invite our
citizens to give thoughtful consideration to the important role of
American women in our society and their contribution to our
economic, social and political well-being. As a Nation dedicated
REPLY
ASAP
- 3 -
to liberty and justice for all, we can no longer deny equal status
to women.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto sey my hand
*
this
day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen
hundred seventy-four, and of the independence of the United States
of America the one hundred ninety-ninth.
###
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.: 516
Date: August 16, 1974
Time:
5:00 p.m.
FOR ACTION: Stan Ebner
CC (for information): Anne Armstrong
Warren K. Hendriks
Jerry Jones
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date: Tuesday, August 20, 1974
Time:
2:00 p.m.
SUBJECT:
"Women's Equality Day" Proposed Proclamation
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
XXFor Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Would you please get the appropriate clearances from
Justice and forward to us as soon as possible.
Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing.
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
delay in submitting the required material, please
K. R. COLE, JR.
telephone the Staff Secretary immediately.
For the President
ACTION MEMORANDUM
THE st HOUSE
LOG NO.: 516
Date: August 20, 1974
3:00 p.m.
FOR ACTION: Anné Armstrong
information): Warren K. Hendriks
Phil Buchen
Jerry Jones
Bill Timmons
Dave Gergen
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date: Thursday, August 22, 1974
Time:
2:00 p.m.
SUBJECT: "Women's Equality Day" - Proposed Proclamation
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
XX For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing
good
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
delay in submitting the required material, please
K. R. COLE, JR.
telephone the Staff Secretary immediately.
For the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.: 516
Date: August 20 1974
Time:
3:00 p.m.
FOR ACTION Anne Armstrong
CC (for information): Warren K. Hendriks
Phil Buchen
Jerry Jones
Bill Timmons
Dave Gergen
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date: Thursday, August 22, 1974
Time:
2:00 p. m.
SUBJECT: 'Women's Equality Day" - Proposed Proclamation
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
XX For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing
I recommend the changes I
have pencilled in on the
attached draft.
aLa
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
delay in submitting the required material, please
telephone the Staff Secretary immediately.
Warren K. Hendriks
For the President
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
CHECK
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
GENERAL COUNSEL
AUG 20 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR WARREN K. HENDRIKS
Subject: Proposed Proclamation entitled "Women's
Equality Day"
Enclosed is a proposed Proclamation entitled "Women's
Equality Day."
The House passed H.J. Res. 1105 on August 19, 1974,
which designates August 26, 1974, as Women's Equality
Day. Your suspense date has not permitted the proces-
sing of this proposed Proclamation in accordance with
the provisions of Executive Order No. 11030, as amended;
however, attorneys at the Department of Justice who
normally review such proclamations have advised us
that this proposed Proclamation is unobjectionable as
to form and legality.
The proposed Proclamation has been slightly revised
in this office but no change has been made in its
basic concept or in the sentiments expressed therein.
The proposed Proclamation has the approval of the Director
of the Office of Management and Budget.
Stan Stanley Eom Ebner
General Counse1
Enclosures
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
On August 26th, 1974, American women finally
gained the right to vote when the Nineteenth Amend-
ment to our Constitution was ratified. Today,
fifty-four years later, the women of America are
actively participating in and contributing to all
aspects of our economic, social, and political life.
many major obstacles on the road to equal opportunity have been
removed as legislative and executive actions
have helped to reduce sex discrimination in education,
training, and employment. Special efforts have
been made in the Federal Government, so that women
now contribute more fully than ever before to the
formulation and execution of public policy.
But although we have come a great distance
since 1920, we still have a great distance to go.
In 1970, on, the floor of the House, I said that
the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution was
an idea whose time had come. Today I want to reaffirm
my personal commitment to that Amendment. The time
for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment has
come just as surely as did the time for the 19th
Amendment.
2
As we approach 1975, which has been proclaimed
as International Women's Year, it is incumbent upon
us to deal with those inequities that still linger
as barriers obstructing the full participation of
women in our Nation's life. We must also remain
diligent in strengthening public resolve to support
those existing laws that prohibit discrimination
based on sex.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President
of the United States of America, do hereby call upon
all Americans to observe August 26, 1974, as Women's
Equality Day, with appropriate ceremonies and activ-
ities. I further invite our citizens to give
thoughtful consideration to the important role of
American women in our society and their contribution
to our economic, social, and political well-being.
As a Nation dedicated to liberty and justice for all,
we can no longer deny equal status to women.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
this
day of
,
in the year of our
Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the one
hundred ninety-ninth.
THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGTON
LOG NO.: 516
Date: August 20, 1974
Time:
3:00 p. m.
FOR ACTION: Anne Armstrong
CC (for information): Warren K. Hendriks
Phil Buchen
Jerry Jones
Bill Timmons
Dave Gergen
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date: Thursday, August 22, 1974
Time:
2:00 p.m.
SUBJECT: 'Women's Equality Day" - Proposed Proclamation
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
XX For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing
Note change 9 date in first line.
otherise, no objection.
DC.
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate a
delay in submitting the required material, please
telephone the Staff Secretary immediately.
Warren K. Hendriks
For the President
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
GENERAL COUNSEL
AUG 20 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR WARREN K. HENDRIKS
Subject: Proposed Proclamation entitled "Women's
Equality Day"
Enclosed is a proposed Proclamation entitled "Women's
Equality Day."
The House passed H.J. Res. 1105 on August 19, 1974,
which designates August 26, 1974, as Women's Equality
Day. Your suspense date has not permitted the proces-
sing of this proposed Proclamation in accordance with
the provisions of Executive Order No. 11030, as amended;
however, attorneys at the Department of Justice who
normally review such proclamations have advised us
that this proposed Proclamation is unobjectionable as
to form and legality.
The proposed Proclamation has been slightly revised
in this office but no change has been made in its
basic concept or in the sentiments expressed therein.
The proposed Proclamation has the approval of the Director
of the Office of Management and Budget.
Stan Stanley Eom Ebner
General Counsel
Enclosures
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
1920
On August 26th, 1974, American women finally
gained the right to vote when the Nineteenth Amend-
ment to our Constitution was ratified. Today,
fifty-four years later, the women of America are
actively participating in and contributing to all
aspects of our economic, social, and political life.
Obstacles on the road to equal opportunity have been
largely removed as legislative and executive actions
have helped to reduce sex discrimination in education,
training, and employment. Special efforts have
been made in the Federal Government, so that women
now contribute more fully than ever before to the
formulation and execution of public policy.
But although we have come a great distance
since 1920, we still have a great distance to go.
In 1970, on, the floor of the House, I said that
the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution was
an idea whose time had come. Today I want to reaffirm
my personal commitment to that Amendment. The time
for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment has
come just as surely as did the time for the 19th
Amendment.
2
As we approach 1975, which has been proclaimed
as International Women's Year, it is incumbent upon
us to deal with those inequities that still linger
as barriers obstructing the full participation of
women in our Nation's life. We must also remain
diligent in strengthening public resolve to support
those existing laws that prohibit discrimination
based on sex.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President
of the United States of America, do hereby call upon
all Americans to observe August 26, 1974, as Women's
Equality Day, with appropriate ceremonies and activ-
ities. I further invite our citizens to give
thoughtful consideration to the important role of
American women in our society and their contribution
to our economic, social, and political well-being.
As a Nation dedicated to liberty and justice for all,
we can no longer deny equal status to women.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
this
day 'of
,
in the year of our
Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the one
hundred ninety-ninth.
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
On August 26th, 1974, American women finally
gained the right to vote when the Nineteenth Amend-
ment to our Constitution was ratified. Today,
fifty-four years later, the women of America are
actively participating in and contributing to all
aspects of our economic, social, and political life.
Obstacles on the road to equal opportunity have been
largely removed as legislative and executive actions
have helped to reduce sex discrimination in education,
training, and employment. Special efforts have
been made in the Federal Government, so that women
now contribute more fully than ever before to the
formulation and execution of public policy.
But although we have come a great distance
since 1920, we still have a great distance to go.
In 1970, on, the floor of the House, I said that
the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution was
an idea whose time had come. Today I want to reaffirm
my personal commitment to that Amendment. The time
for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment has
come just as surely as did the time for the 19th
Amendment.
2
As we approach 1975, which has been proclaimed
as International Women's Year, it is incumbent upon
us to deal with those inequities that still linger
as barriers obstructing the full participation of
women in our Nation's life. We must also remain
diligent in strengthening public resolve to support
those existing laws that prohibit discrimination
based on sex.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President
of the United States of America, do hereby call upon
all Americans to observe August 26, 1974, as Women's
Equality Day, with appropriate ceremonies and activ-
ities. I further invite our citizens to give
thoughtful consideration to the important role of
American women in our society and their contribution
to our economic, social, and political well-being.
As a Nation dedicated to liberty and justice for all,
we can no longer deny equal status to women.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
this
day of
, in the year of our
Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the one
hundred ninety-ninth.
UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
Washington, D. C. 20425
August 22, 1974
Mr. W. H. Rommel
Assistant Director for
Legislative Reference
Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
Washington, D. C. 20501
Dear Mr. Rommel:
The U. S. Commission on Civil Rights is pleased to respond to
your recent request for its views on H. J. Res. 1105, a joint
resolution designating August 26, 1974, as "Women's Equality
Day". The Commission is in favor of this joint resolution and
we hope that you will recommend to the President that he sign
it and issue an appropriate proclamation.
Sincerely,
LOUIS NUÑEZ
Acting Staff Director
RECEIVED
Aug 22 4.23 PM1974
OFFICE OF
MAHAGEMENT & BUDGET
By Frank Johnston-The Washington Post
WOMEN'S DAY-President Ford invited con-
versary of women's suffrage, as "Women's Equal-
man, Marjorie S. Holt and Leonor K. Sullivan;
gresswomen to the White House for the signing
ity Day." Surrounding Mr. Ford, from left,
Mrs. Ford: Reps. Cardiss Collins, Corinne C.
of a proclamation designating Aug. 26, anni-
are: Reps. Barbara Jordan, Elizabeth Holtz-
Boggs, Margaret M. Heckler and Bella S. Abzug.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 22, 1974
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY, 1974
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
On August 26th, 1920, American women finally gained
the right to vote when the Nineteenth Amendment was
certified as part of our Constitution.
Today, fifty-four years later, the women of America
are actively participating in and contributing to all aspects
of our economic, social and political life. Many obstacles
on the road to equal opportunity have been removed as
legislative and executive actions have helped to reduce
sex discrimination in education, training and employment.
Special efforts have been made in the Federal Government, so
that women now contribute more fully than ever before to the
formulation and execution of public policy.
But although we as a Nation have come a great distance
since 1920, we still have a great distance to go. In 1970,
on the floor of the House, I said that the Equal Rights
Amendment to the Constitution was an idea whose time had
come. Today I want to reaffirm my personal commitment to
that amendment. The time for ratification of the Equal
Rights Amendment has come just as surely as did the time for
the 19th Amendment.
As 1975 approaches, widely proclaimed as International
Women's Year, Americans must deal with those inequities that
still linger as barriers to the full participation of women
in our Nation's life. We must also strengthen and support
laws that prohibit discrimination based on sex.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the
United States of America, do hereby call upon all Americans
to observe August 26, 1974, as Women's Equality Day, with
appropriate ceremonies and activities. I further urge
Americans to consider the essential role of women in our
society and their contribution to our economic, social and
political well-being. As a Republic dedicated to liberty
and justice for all, this Nation cannot deny equal status
to women.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-second day of August, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred seventy-four, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth.
GERALD R. FORD
# # #
( not Stencilled)
August 22, 1974
REMARKS OF THE PRESIDENT
UPON SIGNING A PROCLAMATION
ON
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY, 1974
THE PRESIDENT: Let me say it has been my
observation that women over the years in politics, as well
as otherwise, have to do things twice as well as men in
order to get half as much credit, and I think that we have
got to change that.
I think the efforts that are being made in many
fields -- and this afternoon I am going to be signing the
Community Better Cities Act, or whatever the title is,
and it is my understanding in that bill the Congress has
included a provisión that there can be no discrimination
against women in the field of mortgage financing.
So, you are making headway every day, including
today.
But I also am sure many of you know that I
was somewhat helpful at the time the Equal Rights Amendment
went through the House of Representatives -- where is
Martha this morning?
A
She is in Michigan.
THE PRESIDENT: We will save this for Martha.
I am delighted that our State has taken forth-
right action on it. What is it, six short now, or five?
A
Five short.
THE PRESIDENT: So, good luck to you. Thank you
all very, very much for coming down, and it is nice to
see you.
***
H. J. Res. 1105
Ainety-third Congress of the United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the twenty-first day of January,
one thousand nine hundred and seventy-four
Joint Resolution
Designating August 26, 1974, as "Women's Equality Day"
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That August 26, 1974, is
designated as "Women's Equality Day", and the President is author-
ized and requested to issue a proclamation in commemoration of that
day in 1920 on which the women of America were first guaranteed
the right to vote.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
August 21, 1974
Dear Mr. Director:
The following bills were received at the White
House on August 21st:
S.J. Res. 66
H.J. Res. 1105
S.J. Res. 220
H.R. 3620
S.J. Res. 221
H.R. 15581
S.J. Res. 222
H.R. 16027
Please let the President have reports and
recommendations as to the approval of these bills
as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Robert D. Linder
Chief Executive Clerk
The Honorable Roy L. Ash
Director
Office of Management and Budget
Washington, D. C.