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    "ocrText": "The original documents are located in Box 1, folder \"200th Anniversary of the United\nStates Navy Message, 1975\" of the Eliska Hasek Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential\nLibrary.\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 Gerald R. Ford donated to the\nUnited States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives\ncollections.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\nOctober 3, 1975\nTwo hundred years ago the Continental Congress\nauthorized the outfitting of the first ships of the United\nStates Navy. Ever since, the Navy has served to\nprotect our country and to ensure safe passage for\nour merchant ships on the world's oceans.\nAll of us are aware of the necessity for maintaining\na strong, modern fleet. As Commander-in-Chief of\nthe Armed Forces, I am firmly committed to this\npriority national task.\nOn this great milestone in the Navy's history, Americans\ncan salute with pride the active duty men and women and\ncivilian employees who serve our country in ships and\nshore stations around the world. We can look with ad-\nmiration on the members of the Naval Reserve who\ndevote so much of their time and talents to our national\ndefense. We can remember with gratitude the retired\nmembers of the Navy who have served our country\nhonorably in the past. And we can express our special\nthanks to the families of our Navy men and women who\ngive them the support they need and deserve in their\nimportant duties.\nI am confident that our Navy will continue to build on\nthe gallant traditions of its first two centuries, and\nthat it will continue to exemplify the finest spirit of\nour heritage as a free nation.\nHerald R. Ford\nGERALD ₹ FORD"
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