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The original documents are located in Box 1, folder "High School Graduates Message,
1975" of the Eliska Hasek Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
Copyright Notice
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TO THE 1975 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES:
As high school graduates, you are passing an important
milestone. You are about to enter into a society that is
filled with challenge and opportunity. What you do with
your lives from this point forward will determine not only
your personal self-fulfillment, but the general well-being
of our nation.
You carry with you the hopes of those who know and trust
you. The future of America depends on your generation.
You can make of America whatever you want. The oppor-
tunities before you are as great as the challenges.
Education is the greatest key to a better life. But to open
the door of opportunity you need faith in yourselves, pride in
what you have accomplished, and the idealism to persevere.
If you add to this the awareness that learning never ceases,
you will indeed bring to your lives the kind of meaning and
satisfaction you seek.
I wish you every success on the road ahead.
GERALD R. FORD
FORD of LIBRARY