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The original documents are located in Box 36, folder "National Student Government Day"
of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 36 of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE OF OF THE VIVITED
National Student Government
Day, 1974
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
One of the foundation blocks in the American democracy is the civic
responsibility which every American accepts as part of his heritage and
his obligation to his country.
This responsibility-this understanding, appreciation, and involve-
ment in our Government-begins in our Nation's educational institutions.
Within these institutions our student government associations play a
central role. The learning experience that students obtain as officers,
members, and as voters in student government associations is vital to a
clear understanding of our democratic system.
The successful functioning of student government associations re-
affirms the essential truth of our democracy: that all people should have
a voice in making those decisions that affect their lives. Student govern-
ment provides this voice for our Nation's students in educational
institutions.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 29, 1974, as
National Student Government Day. I invite the Governors of the States
and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local
level to issue similar proclamations.
I also urge all educational institutions to join in appropriate activities
to highlight the importance of student government and to encourage
wide participation in its activities. I further urge all students in our
country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government
associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh
day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four,
and of the Independence of the United States of America the one
hundred ninety-ninth.
Richard Hifm
OF THE UNITED PRE SUHIJL OF
SEAL
National Student Government
Day, 1974
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
One of the foundation blocks in the American democracy is the civic
responsibility which every American accepts as part of his heritage and
his obligation to his country.
This responsibility-this understanding, appreciation, and involve-
ment in our Government-begins in our Nation's educational institutions.
Within these institutions our student government associations play a
central role. The learning experience that students obtain as officers,
members, and as voters in student government associations is vital to a
clear understanding of our democratic system.
The successful functioning of student government associations re-
affirms the essential truth of our democracy: that all people should have
a voice in making those decisions that affect their lives. Student govern-
ment provides this voice for our Nation's students in educational
institutions.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 29, 1974, as
National Student Government Day. I invite the Governors of the States
and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local
level to issue similar proclamations.
I also urge all educational institutions to join in appropriate activities
to highlight the importance of student government and to encourage
wide participation in its activities. I further urge all students in our
country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government
associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh
day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four,
and of the Independence of the United States of America the one
hundred ninety-ninth.
Richard Hifm
8/6
Marguerite -
The date is Tchohed 29, 1974
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 6, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Marguerite McAuliffe
The President has signed a Proclamation entitled:
FORD & LIBRARY 076870
"National Student Government Day, 1974"
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