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The original documents are located in Box 34, folder "Captive Nations Week" of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Digitized from Box 34 of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library OF THE UNITED THE Captive Nations Week, 1975 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The history of our Nation reminds us that the traditions of liberty must be protected and preserved by each generation. Let us, therefore, rededicate ourselves to the ideals of our own democratic heritage. In SO doing, we manifest our belief that all men everywhere have the same inherent right to freedom that we enjoy today. In support of this sentiment, the Eighty-sixth Congress, by a joint resolution approved July 17, 1959 (73 Stat. 212), authorized and requested the President to proclaim the third week in July of each year as Captive Nations Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning July 13, 1975, as Captive Nations Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and I urge rededication to the aspirations of all peoples for self-determination and liberty. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred BERALD FORD seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth. Gerall R. Ford THE UNITED PREST 3HL DO Captive Nations Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation This year we mark the beginning of our third century as an independent nation. Two hundred years ago our Declaration of Independence declared that "all men are created equal." It did not say "all Americans" but embraced all men everywhere. Throughout our history we have repeatedly demonstrated our conviction and concern that men and women throughout the world should share the full blessings of liberty. As we celebrate our Bicentennial, it is important that we let the world know that America still cares, that the torch in the Statue of Liberty still burns brightly. The world should know that we stand for freedom and independence in 1976, just as we stood for freedom and independence in 1776. For two centuries, the fundamental basis of American policy toward other nations has remained unchanged: the United States supports the aspirations for freedom, independence and national self-determination of all peoples. We do not accept foreign domination over any nation. We reaffirm today this principle and policy. The Eighty-Sixth Congress, by a joint resolution approved July 17, 1959 (73 Stat. 212), authorized and requested the President to proclaim the third week in July of each year as Captive Nations Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning July 18, 1976 as Captive Nations Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and I urge rededication to the aspirations of all peoples for self-determination and liberty. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of July in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerall R. Ford THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 9. 1975 FORD Dear President Ford recently signed a Proclamation designating the week of July 13th as Captive Nations Week, 1975. In his Proclamation the President states, "Let us rededicate ourselves to the ideals of our own democratic heritage." The President asked that I send you the en- closed duplicate of his Captive Nations Week Proclamation as a small remembrance of this occasion. It comes to you with his very best wishes. Sincerely, Bill Baronly William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 8, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: ROLAND ELLIOTT FROM: MARGUERITE MCAULIFFE SUBJECT: Captive Nations Week Please arrange to have the attached letter robo-typed to the individuals on the en- closed list for the Captive Nations Week Proclamation. Thanks very much. 1. Dr. Hamdi Oruci Chairman Albanian American Clubs P. O. Box 2971 Floral Park, New York 11001 2. Mr. Aloysius Mazewski President Polish American Congress 1200 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60622 3. Mr. Taras Szmagala Chairman Ukrainian National Republican Council 7725 Selwich Drive Parma, Ohio 44129 4. Dr. Kazys Bobelis 860 Summit Elgin, Illinois 60120 5. Dr. Paul Saar Chairman Estonian American Committee 243 East 34th Street New York, New York 10016 6. Dr. Vitaut Kipel Chairman New Jersey Ukrainian Federation 230 Springfield Avenue Rutherford, New Jersey 50100 07070 7. Dr. Lev E. Dobriansky 4520 Kling Drive Alexandria, Virginia 22312 8. Mr. Miro Gal Chairman National Federation of Croatian American Clubs 67-88 Groton Street Forest Hill, New York 11375 9. Mr. Voldemars Korsts Latvian American Federation 2932 W. Eastwood Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60625 10. Mr. Stephen Postupak RD 2 Still Creek Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 11. Dr. Andrew Pogany 201 Raymond Avenue South Orange, New Jersey 07079 12. Mayor Ralph Perk Chairman To mak American Czech Republican Club 3421 East 49th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44127 13. Mr. Andrea Valuchek Special Assistant to the Chairman for Nationalities Affairs Democratic National Committee 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Washington, D.C. 20036 14. Mr. John Lesawyer President Ukrainian Congress Committee 30 Montgomery Street Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 15. Colonel Julian M. Niemczyk Director Heritage Groups Division Republican National Committee 310 First Street, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20003 Chron Proclamations July 7, 1975 Dear Dr. Docheff: As you know, President Ford recently signed a Proclamation designating the week of July 13th as Captive Nations Week, 1975. In his Proclamation the President states, "Let us ... rededicate ourselves to the ideals of our own democratic heritage." FORD is 03RALD LIBRARY The President asked that I send you the en- closed ceremonial duplicate of his Captive Nations Week Proclamation in response to your request of June 28th. It comes to you with his very best wishes. Sincerely, William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President Dr. Ivan Docheff Executive Vice Chairman Captive Nations Week Committee of New York Post Office Box 1204 New York, New York 10017 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 7.1.75 TO: Margurite McCuliffe For Your Information: For Appropriate Handling: \ Robert por D. Linder Captive Nations Week COMMITTEE Of New York P.O. Box 1204, New York, N.Y. 10017 Hon. Matthew J. Troy, Chairman RL Dr. Ivan Docheff, Exec. Vice Chrmn. June 28, 1975 Captive Hon. Gerald Ford Nations President of the United States Include: The White House Albania Washington, D.C. Armenia Azerbaijan Bulgaria Dear President Ford, Byelorussia Cambodia According to Public Law 86-90 the Captive China Cossackia Nations Week will be observed this year again from Croatia July 13 to July 19, 1975. Cuba The Program for the Opening Day - July 13 - Czechia East Germany in New York include Holy Mass in St. Patrik's Cathedral Estonia at 10:00 AM., Parade on 5th Ave. starting 11:00 AM. Georgia and open Rally with Ceremonies and Folklore Performences Hungary in Central Park Band Shell - 12:30 PM. Idel Ural Kuril Islands We expect several thousands to attend. Latvia I am authorized by the Captive Nations Committee Lithuania of New York to ask your Proclamation for the Captive Mongolia Nations Week Observance to be mailed to our Committee No. Caucasus North Korea in sufficient time ahead in order to receive the Procla- North Vietnam mation before the Opening Day -July 13, 1975 and be Poland able to read it to the gathering in Central Park Rally- Romania July 13 noon. Serbia Slovakia All of us with great interest expect your Procla- Slovenia mation. So. Sakhalin South Vietnam Sincerely, Tibet Turkestan Ukraine And Others Dr. Ivan Docheff Exec. Vice Chairman CAPTIVE NATIONS COMMITTEE OF P. O. BOX 1204, NEW YORK, N. Y. 10017 - USA JUN28'75 - 10 111 Hon. Gerald Ford President of the United States The White House Washington, D.C. July 7, 1975 Dear President Ford recently signed a Proclamation designating the week of July 13th as Captive Nations Week, 1975. In his Proclamation the President states, "Let us ... rededicate ourselves to the ideals of our own democratic FORD is QERALD LIBRARY heritage." The President asked that I send you the en- closed duplicate of his Captive Nations Week Proclamation as a small remembrance of this occasion. It comes to you with his very best wishes. Sincerely, William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President Enclosure MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 26, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: MARGUERITE McAULIFFE The President has signed a Proclamation entitled: "Captive Nations Week, 1975" (week beginning July 13, 1975) Robert Robert D.Linder D. Linder ! Robert D. Linder Republican National Committee. Julian M. Niemczyk MEMO FOR: Dr. Theodore Marrs FROM: Jay Niemczyk - In DATE: July 1, 1975 SUBJECT: Captive Nations Proclamation As a follow-up to my telephone conversation with Mrs. Velma Shelton on July 1, 1975, regarding the 1975 Captive Nations Proclamation, I am forwarding a list of persons to whom it could be sent. It is requested that the Captive Nations Proclamation be mailed to each person included on the attached list. To receive maximum benefit by the recipients, it would be helpful if it reaches them before July 13, 1975. Your assistance is appreciated. Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center: 310 First Street Southeast, Washington, D.C. 20003. (202) 484-6500. 1. Dr. Hamdi Oruci Chairman Albanian American Clubs P. O. Box 2971 Floral Park, New York 11001 2. Mr. Aloysius Mazewski President Polish American Congress 1200 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60622 3. Mr. Taras Szmagala Chairman Ukrainian National Republican Council 7725 Selwich Drive Parma, Ohio 44129 4. Dr. Kazys Bobelis 860 Summit Elgin, Illinois 60120 5. Dr. Paul Saar Chairman Estonian American Committee 243 East 34th Street New York, New York 10016 6. Dr. Vitaut Kipel Chairman New Jersey Ukrainian Federation 230 Springfield Avenue Rutherford, New Jersey 50100 7. Dr. Lev E. Dobriansky 4520 Kling Drive Alexandria, Virginia 22312 8. Mr. Miro Gal Chairman National Federation of Croatian American Clubs 67-88 Groton Street Forest Hill, New York 11375 9. Mr. Voldemars Korsts Latvian American Federation 2932 W. Eastwood Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60625 10. Mr. Stephen Postupak RD 2 Still Creek Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 11. Dr. Andrew Pogany 201 Raymond Avenue South Orange, New Jersey 07079 12. Mayor Ralph Perk Chairman To American Czech Republican Club 3421 East 49th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44127 13. Mr. Andrea Valuchek Special Assistant to the Chairman for Nationalities Affairs Democratic National Committee 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Washington, D.C. 20036 14. Mr. John Lesawyer President Ukrainian Congress Committee 30 Montgomery Street Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 15. Colonel Julian M. Niemczyk Director Heritage Groups Division Republican National Committee 310 First Street, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20003 Republican National Committee. Dr. Theodore Marrs ] The White House - 103 OEOB Washington, D. C. Republican National Committee, 310 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003.