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    "ocrText": "The original documents are located in Box 1, folder \"National Library Week Message,\n1976\" 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 Gerald R. Ford donated to the\nUnited States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives\ncollections.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\nNational Library Week, 1976\nOur strength as a nation depends in large measure on\nthe willingness of every citizen to grow in knowledge\nand wisdom and to discover and use given talents in a\nconstructive and meaningful manner. And America's\npublic libraries are the repositories of a wealth of\nreading materials to satisfy every interest and stimu-\nlate the minds of all who use them. They provide\nunlimited opportunities for growth and fulfillment for\ncitizens of all ages. There is no better time than this\nBicentennial year to reflect with pride on their tremen-\ndous contributions to our national progress and way of\nlife.\nBy its very definition, democracy derives its vitality\nfrom the people. A well-informed citizenry is basic\nto its success. As we celebrate two hundred years of\ndemocratic government, it is highly appropriate that\nwe give credit to those institutions that have provided\nthe most dynamic leadership to the effort to keep our\npeople informed and equipped to participate fully and\nwisely in the community and national affairs that affect\ntheir daily lives.\nIn the finest American tradition, our public libraries\noffer all our citizens a chance to improve themselves\nand to broaden their horizons. During this special\nweek, I urge men, women and children across the na-\ntion to join in honoring the venerable role of libraries\nin our nation's past and in rejoicing in their promise\nfor the future of our society.\nHerald R. Ford\nFORD & LIBRARY 03.38"
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