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    "ocrText": "The original documents are located in Box 1, folder \"Israel Anniversary Message, 1976\" of\nthe 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 Gerald R. Ford donated to the\nUnited States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives\ncollections.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\nApril 27, 1976\nDear Mr. President:\nOn behalf of the American people, I offer my warm-\nest congratulations to you and your fellow citizens\non the occasion of the twenty-eighth anniversary of\nthe independence of Israel. The strong friendship\nbetween our two countries has continued since the\ncreation of the State of Israel, in which we are proud\nto have played a role. This friendship has matured\nand deepened through our common striving over the\nyears to help advance a final peace in the Middle\nEast. It has been reinforced by our admiration for\nthe cultural and scientific genius of the Israeli people\nand for their dedication to democracy.\nThe United States remains firmly committed to the\nexistence and security of Israel and to efforts to\ncontribute to the achievement of a just and enduring\npeace in your region. The courage and conviction of\nthe people of Israel provide your country with a spe-\ncial strength in the search for a lasting peace in the\nMiddle East. In meeting the challenges of the future,\nyou will continue to have our prayers, our support\nand our sympathetic understanding.\nWith warm personal regards,\nHerald R. Ford\nHis Excellency\nEphraim Katzir\nPresident of Israel\nBERALD LIBRARY ? FORD\nApril 29, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR BOB LINDER\nBob, could I please have 200 copies of\nthe attached reproduced and sent to me\nby NOON, tomorrow, Friday.\nThank you very much.\nEliska Hasek\n121-OEOB\nExt. 2185\nAtt.\nBERALD LIBRARY ? FORD\nMay 3, 1976\nMEMORANDUM FOR DAVID LISSY\nSUBJECT: Israel Independence Day\nThe original signed letter to President Katzir\nwas picked up from my office last Friday by\nRosemary Niehuss of NSC, who will arrange\nfor the text to be cabled to our Embassy for\ndelivery to the Israeli Foreign Ministry --\nalong with instructions to cable confirmation\nof delivery as soon as possible. As soon as\nmy office is notified of delivery, I will let you\nknow so that you can send copies of the letter\nto domestic organizations.\nAttached are 150 copies of the letter.\nEliska Hasek\ncc: Rosemary Niehuss, NSC\nEH:ck\nFORD is LIBRARY"
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