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Checksd by Kardes RECEIVED March 4, 1959 MAR 6 1959 CENTRAL FILES Dear Mr. Secretary: Pursuant to Executive Order 10798, of January 3, 1959, on July 4 of this year the new flag occasioned by the admission of Alaska into the Union becomes effective. 107147-0 Proclamation 2795 of July 2. 1948, directs that at the x Fort McHenry National Monument and Historie Shrine 074-Q-4 the flag be displayed at all times during the day and night, except when the weather is inclement. This Executive Order and Proclamation gives you the authority to raise the new flag at Fort McHenry at 12:01 A. M. on Saturday, July 4, 1959. In order to commemorate further the splendid tradition of the Stars and Stripes at Fort McHenry it is my request that you exercise such authority. Sincerely, DWIGHT D. LISENHOWER The Honorable Fred A. Seaton The Secretary of the Interior x074 Washington, D.C. GDM/ard copies filed permanent File Flay of U.S. CROSS GARD FOR STAFF SECRETARY 3-4-61