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The original documents are located in Box D14, folder "House Speech Armenian
Independence, May 27, 1955" of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and
Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box D14 of The Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
May27
Statement by Hon. Gerald R. Ford, Jr.
1955
Mr. Speaker,
Whenever the Armenian people are mentioned, I think of the many
substantial contributions Americans of Armenian descent have made to
our national prosperity and free way of life. And I realise that
Armenians represent another important national building block along
with many other nationalities upon which our country has grown powerful.
As with those Americans of Dutch, Polish, German or any other
national origin each has united on this continent with some positive
contribution to the greatness of America which helps our country stand
firm as the bulwark of freedom.
Amenians have not only given us great material gains from their
own cultural, business, and artistic heritage but Armenians have given
us an inner spiritual strength to help us believe in freedom and all for
which it stands. For what national group understands the yoke of
oppression better than they? What nation has demonstrated more actively
its longing for a free atmosphere in which to live?
Tomorrow, May 28, is a day upon which to stop and consider the
background of these brave people. For although small in population,
they are united in their courage and determination. On this day in 1918
Armenia achieved its goal of independence after centuries of rule dictated
by Romans, Arabs, Turks and Russians. Their independence was shortlived
because in September of 1920 they were again lashed to cruel oppression,
this time by Russian dictatorship. But there is much more to any nation
than meets the eye. Armenia has proved this with its great spirit and
dedication which can never be chained in subjugation. So, although
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
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their country may not be physically free, the spirit of this small
nation can never be anything but free, and this spirit will permeate
to many corners of our country as well as of the entire world.
FOROS & LIBRARY GERALD
May 24, 1955
Mr. Sigmund Jamierowski
908 Michigan National Bank Building
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Thought you might like to see my extension of remarks for
Polish Constitution Day. Therefore, I am enclosing a copy.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely,
Gerald R. Ford, Jr. M.C.
FORD i LIBRARY GERALD