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The original documents are located in Box 1, folder "Memorial Day Message to the Armed
Forces, 1976" of the Eliska Hasek Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE
TO THE ARMED FORCES
Memorial Day is a traditional time for Americans
to remember with pride and appreciation the more
than one million fellow citizens who have died in
the defense of our country. As we pay tribute to
our military dead, we must do more than applaud
their legendary courage; we must rededicate our-
selves to the heritage of freedom for which they
gave their lives. By acting in a way that reflects
credit on their patriotism, we can honor their
memory and extend that heritage to future genera-
tions.
On this Memorial Day our defenses are strong, and
we are more determined than ever to keep them
strong; not strong for the sake of war -- but strong
for the sake of peace. A grateful nation, rejoicing
in two hundred years of freedom and independence,
we salute our Armed Forces -- past and present --
and acknowledge their inspiring contribution to our
national security and way of life,
Herald R. Ford
FORD & LIBRARY
May 14, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR BOB LINDER
Could I please 50 copies of the attached
Memorial Day Message to the Armed
Forces.
FYI, the same message was signed and
dispatched to DOD for distribution, but I
now find that we will need copies to send
out from the White House for requests
the President receives for events.
Thank you very much.
Eliska Hasek
Att.
FORD of GENALD LIBRARY