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The original documents are located in Box 35, folder "Flag Day and National Flag Week"
of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 35 of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE UNITED PRE SHIL AO
Flag Day and National Flag Week, 1975
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Two hundred years ago, American minutemen raised their muskets at the Old
North Bridge. What Ralph Waldo Emerson called "the shot heard around the world"
rang out. The American Revolution had begun. Two years later, while the outcome
of the Revoluntionary War remained in doubt, the Continental Congress met in
Philadelphia on June 14, 1777, and approved the following resolution:
"Resolved, that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and
white: that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."
That short and unadorned declaration gave birth to our flag. With the addition
of thirty-seven stars, and after two centuries of history, the flag chosen in Philadelphia
is our flag today, symbolizing our commitment as a people to freedom, equality, and
independence.
To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress, by a joint resolution
of August 3, 1949 (63 Stat. 492, 36 U.S.C. 157), designated June 14 of each year
as Flag Day and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for
its observance. The Congress also requested the President, by joint resolution of June 9,
1966 (80 Stat. 194, 36 U.S.C. 157a), to issue annually a proclamation designating
the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week and to call upon all citizens
of the United States to display the flag of the United States on those days.
This year, Flag Day is an especially historic occasion, since it is also the Bicenten-
nial birthday of the United States Army. Two hundred years ago, on June 14, 1775,
the Continental Congress adopted resolutions which in effect established the military
units of New England as the official national army. By this action, the Continental
Army was created and the Nation's military service was born. The U.S. Navy and the
U.S. Marine Corps were established later that same year by the Continental Congress.
It is appropriate, as our Nation launches its Bicentennial commemoration, that
the United States flag, first flown two centuries ago, be displayed together with an
ensign bearing the official American Revolution Bicentennial Symbol set on a white
field, which is designated as the official Bicentennial Flag.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States
of America, do hereby designate the week beginning June 8, 1975, as National Flag
Week and I call upon the appropriate officials of the government to display the
National Flag on all government buildings during that week. The heads of all govern-
ment departments and agencies are also authorized and requested to provide, as they
deem appropriate, for the flying of the official Bicentennial Flag, on government
buildings, military installations, naval vessels, and other places where the United States
flag is flown, during that period and for the remainder of the year 1975 and the
entire year 1976. I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day, June 14, and Flag Week
this year by flying the Stars and Stripes from their homes and other suitable places.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth
day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth.
Gerall R. Ford
THE UNITED SHL OF
SEAL
Flag Day and National Flag Week, 1975
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Two hundred years ago, American minutemen raised their muskets at the Old
North Bridge. What Ralph Waldo Emerson called "the shot heard around the world"
rang out. The American Revolution had begun. Two years later, while the outcome
of the Revoluntionary War remained in doubt, the Continental Congress met in
Philadelphia on June 14, 1777, and approved the following resolution:
"Resolved, that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and
white: that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."
That short and unadorned declaration gave birth to our flag. With the addition
of thirty-seven stars, and after two centuries of history, the flag chosen in Philadelphia
is our flag today, symbolizing our commitment as a people to freedom, equality, and
independence.
To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress, by a joint resolution
of August 3, 1949 (63 Stat. 492, 36 U.S.C. 157), designated June 14 of each year
as Flag Day and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for
its observance. The Congress also requested the President, by joint resolution of June 9,
1966 (80 Stat. 194, 36 U.S.C. 157a), to issue annually a proclamation designating
the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week and to call upon all citizens
of the United States to display the flag of the United States on those days.
This year, Flag Day is an especially historic occasion, since it is also the Bicenten-
nial birthday of the United States Army. Two hundred years ago, on June 14, 1775,
the Continental Congress adopted resolutions which in effect established the military
units of New England as the official national army. By this action, the Continental
Army was created and the Nation's military service was born. The U.S. Navy and the
U.S. Marine Corps were established later that same year by the Continental Congress.
It is appropriate, as our Nation launches its Bicentennial commemoration, that
the United States flag, first flown two centuries ago, be displayed together with an
ensign bearing the official American Revolution Bicentennial Symbol set on a white
field, which is designated as the official Bicentennial Flag.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States
of America, do hereby designate the week beginning June 8, 1975, as National Flag
Week and I call upon the appropriate officials of the government to display the
National Flag on all government buildings during that week. The heads of all govern-
ment departments and agencies are also authorized and requested to provide, as they
deem appropriate, for the flying of the official Bicentennial Flag, on government
buildings, military installations, naval vessels, and other places where the United States
flag is flown, during that period and for the remainder of the year 1975 and the
entire year 1976. I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day, June 14, and Flag Week
this year by flying the Stars and Stripes from their homes and other suitable places.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth
day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth.
Gerall R. Ford
PRE HERE OF SIDENT THE UNITED
Flag Day and National Flag Week, 1976
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Less than a year after our forebears declared their independence, the Conti-
nental Congress chose a symbol of the new Nation they sought to bring into being
and of the unity and resolve necessary to make that new Nation a reality. On
June 14, 1777, the delegates voted:
"
that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white:
that the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation."
With the addition of thirty-seven stars, our flag continues to symbolize a great
and dynamic republic with the same commitment to liberty and justice.
In this Bicentennial Year, all of us will join with our families, friends and neigh-
bors in public celebrations of our Nation's birth. As we approach the 4th of July, it
is especially appropriate this year that, on the anniversary of the adoption of our
flag, we publicly express our dedication and respect for the flag of our Republic and
the principles for which it stands.
To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress designated June 14 of
each year as Flag Day and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation
calling for its observance (36 U.S.C. 157). The Congress also requested the President
to issue annually a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as
National Flag Week and to call upon all citizens of the United States to display the
flag of the United States on those days (36 U.S.C. 157a).
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States
of America, do hereby designate the week beginning June 13, 1976, as National Flag
Week, and I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag
on all Government buildings during the week. I urge all Americans to observe Flag
Day, June 14, and Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes from their homes and
other suitable places.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh
day of May, 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
OF STATES THE UNITED
Flag Day and National Flag Week, 1976
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Less than a year after our forebears declared their independence, the Conti-
nental Congress chose a symbol of the new Nation they sought to bring into being
and of the unity and resolve necessary to make that new Nation a reality. On
June 14, 1777, the delegates voted:
"
that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white:
that the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation."
With the addition of thirty-seven stars, our flag continues to symbolize a great
and dynamic republic with the same commitment to liberty and justice.
In this Bicentennial Year, all of us will join with our families, friends and neigh-
bors in public celebrations of our Nation's birth. As we approach the 4th of July, it
is especially appropriate this year that, on the anniversary of the adoption of our
flag, we publicly express our dedication and respect for the flag of our Republic and
the principles for which it stands.
To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress designated June 14 of
each year as Flag Day and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation
calling for its observance (36 U.S.C. 157). The Congress also requested the President
to issue annually a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as
National Flag Week and to call upon all citizens of the United States to display the
flag of the United States on those days (36 U.S.C. 157a).
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States
of America, do hereby designate the week beginning June 13, 1976, as National Flag
Week, and I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag
on all Government buildings during the week. I urge all Americans to observe Flag
Day, June 14, and Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes from their homes and
other suitable places.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh
day of May, 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
June 7, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR MARGUERITE McAULIFFE
FROM:
WILLIAM NICHOLSON
WIN
Marguerite, Mary Frances tells me that you
hold the key to the special ceremonial proclamations
printed with a special blue border, seal of the
President and Mr. Ford's signature.
I would like to recieve two copies of the Flag Day
and National Flag Week, 1975 proclamations.
Thank you.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 4
30 seni to Dr.
macro for handling
a R. FORD
/
GERALD
June 2, 1975
Dear Mrs. Martin:
Enclosed is a ceremonial duplicate of
the 1975 Flag Day and National Flag
Week Proclamation signed by President
Ford.
I thought you would like to have this in
connection with your organization's
Flag Week celebration. It comes to
you with the President's very best
wishes.
Sincerely,
Marguerite McAuliffe
Mrs. Hugh Martin
Director
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
Star-Spangled Banner
Flag House
844 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Enclosure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 1975
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
FLAG DAY AND NATIONAL FLAG WEEK, 1975
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Two hundred years ago, American minutemen raised
their muskets at the Old North Bridge. What Ralph Waldo
Emerson called "the shot heard around the world" rang
out. The American Revolution had begun. Two years later,
while the outcome of the Revolutionary War remained in
doubt, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia on
June 14, 1777, and approved the following resolution:
Resolved, that the flag of the thirteen
United States be thirteen stripes, alter-
nate red and white: that the union be
FORD
thirteen stars, white in a blue field,
representing a new constellation." ::
That short and unadorned declaration gave birth to
our flag. With the addition of thirty-seven stars, and
after two centuries of history, the flag chosen in
Philadelphia is our flag today, symbolizing our commit-
ment as a people to freedom, equality, and independence.
To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress,
by a joint resolution of August 3, 1949 (63 Stat. 492,
36 U.S.C. 157), designated June 14 of each year as Flag Day
and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation
calling for its observance. The Congress also requested
the President, by joint resolution of June 9, 1966 (80 Stat. 194,
36 U.S.C. 157a), to issue annually a proclamation designating
the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week and to
call upon all citizens of the United States to display the
flag of the United States on those days.
This year, Flag Day is an especially historic
occasion, since it is also the Bicentennial birthday of
the United States Army. Two hundred years ago, on June 14,
1775, the Continental Congress adopted resolutions which in
effect established the military units of New England as the
official national army. By this action, the Continental
Army was created and the Nation's military service was born.
The U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps were established
later that same year by the Continental Congress.
It is appropriate, as our Nation launches its
Bicentennial commemoration, that the United States flag,
first flown two centuries ago, be displayed together with
an ensign bearing the official American Revolution Bicen-
tennial Symbol set on a white field, which is designated
as the official Bicentennial Flag.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the
United States of America, do hereby designate the week
beginning June 8, 1975, as National Flag Week and I call
upon the appropriate officials of the government to display
the National Flag on all government buildings during that
week. The heads of all government departments and agencies
are also authorized and requested to provide, as they deem
appropriate, for the flying of the official Bicentennial
Flag, on government buildings, military installations,
naval vessels, and other places where the United States flag
is flown, during that period and for the remainder of the
year 1975 and the entire year 1976. I urge all Americans to
observe Flag Day, June 14, and Flag Week this year by
flying the Stars and Stripes from their homes and other
suitable places.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
28th day of May , in the year of our
Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth.
GERALD R. FORD
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 28, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MARGUERITE McAULIFFE
The President has signed a Proclamation entitled:
"Flag Day and National Flag Week, 1975"
(Flag Day: June 14
Flag Week: week beginning June 8, 1975)
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
Robert D. Linder
Robert D. Linder
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