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200th Anniversary of the United States Navy Message, 1975
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200th Anniversary of the United States Navy Message, 1975
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The original documents are located in Box 1, folder "200th Anniversary of the United
States Navy Message, 1975" of the Eliska Hasek Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential
Library.
Copyright Notice
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 3, 1975
Two hundred years ago the Continental Congress
authorized the outfitting of the first ships of the United
States Navy. Ever since, the Navy has served to
protect our country and to ensure safe passage for
our merchant ships on the world's oceans.
All of us are aware of the necessity for maintaining
a strong, modern fleet. As Commander-in-Chief of
the Armed Forces, I am firmly committed to this
priority national task.
On this great milestone in the Navy's history, Americans
can salute with pride the active duty men and women and
civilian employees who serve our country in ships and
shore stations around the world. We can look with ad-
miration on the members of the Naval Reserve who
devote so much of their time and talents to our national
defense. We can remember with gratitude the retired
members of the Navy who have served our country
honorably in the past. And we can express our special
thanks to the families of our Navy men and women who
give them the support they need and deserve in their
important duties.
I am confident that our Navy will continue to build on
the gallant traditions of its first two centuries, and
that it will continue to exemplify the finest spirit of
our heritage as a free nation.
Herald R. Ford
GERALD ₹ FORD