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    "ocrText": "The original documents are located in Box 1, folder \"Christmas Message - Armed Forces\nVeterans, 1976\" 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 Gerald R. Ford donated to the\nUnited States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives\ncollections.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\nChristmas 1976\nTO THE MEN AND WOMEN\nVETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES\nIn this season of peace and goodwill,\nAmericans are especially mindful of the\nsacrifices of those fellow citizens who\nhave served in our Armed Forces and\ndefended the freedom we cherish.\nOn behalf of all your fellow countrymen,\nMrs. Ford and I wish you and your loved\nones that same peace and tranquility in\nyour own lives which, by your patriotic\nservice, you help ensure in our national\nlife.\nWe join in the hope that 1977 will bring\nyou and your families great joy, happi-\nness and the growing satisfaction that\ncomes from knowing how very much your\nfellow citizens admire your past valor\nand appreciate your continuing contri-\nbution to our national security and\nwell-being.\nMerald R. Ford\nFORD & LIBRARY\nOctober 13, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR CLARA HYATT\nClara, as done in previous years\nat the request of the Veterans\nAdministration, could you please\nhave brief covering letters pre-\npared for my signature to the or-\nganizations on the attached list\nenclosing copies of the President's\nChristmas message for Veterans and\nalso glossy black and white photo-\ngraphs.\nThese are needed by these organi-\nzations ASAP for their Christmas\npublications which normally go to\npress around the first of November.\nThank you very much.\nEliska Hasek\nAtts.\nEH:ck\nBERALD LIBRARY ? FORD\nOctober 13, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR BOB LINDER\nBob, could I please have fifty\ncopies of the attached message.\nAs requested by VA, they will be\nsent out with covering letters and\nphotographs to all of the major\nveterans organizations in the\ncountry. They are needed now for\npublication in December issues of\ntheir magazines --- which normally\ngo to press around the first of\nNovember.\nThank you -- as always.\nEliska Hasek\nRoom 121 - OEOB\nExt. 2185\nAtt.\nEH:ck\nFORD LIBRARY + DERALD"
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