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    "ocrText": "The original documents are located in Box 1, folder \"Boy Scouts of America Message,\n1974\" of the Eliska Hasek Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.\nCopyright Notice\nThe copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of\nphotocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the\nUnited States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives\ncollections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in\nthe public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are\npresumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject\nto a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.\nTHE WHITE House\nWASHINGTON\nOct. 30, 1974\nMEMO FOR BOB LINDER\nBob, may I please have\ntwo hundred (200) copies\nof the attached message\nfor BSA as soon as possible.\nMany thanks,\nEliska Hasek\nAtt.\nBERALD R. LEGRARY FORD\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMy early years as a Boy Scout were invaluable\nin helping to shape the course of my later life.\nThroughout my public service and extensive travels\naround our country, I have seen firsthand evidence\nof the immeasurable worth of the basic values taught\nby scouting programs.\nThe Scout Oath to help other people, to keep physically\nstrong, mentally awake and morally straight and to do\none's duty to God and to our country provides a solid\nbase on which to build both individual and national\nstrength.\nThe three great principles which scouting encourages --\nself-discipline, teamwork and moral and patriotic\nvalues -- are the building blocks of character. By\nworking for these principles, those who belong to and\nsupport the Boy Scouts of America add greatly to the\nvitality of our society and to the future well-being of\nits people.\nHerald R. Ford\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD"
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