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Digitized from Box 22 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 25, 1976
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
February 25, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
I have just issued a proclamation which designates
March as Red Cross Month.
Our Bicentennial Year is a fitting time to reflect
upon the vital role the American Red Cross and its
volunteers play in our society to alleviate suffering
and to meet a vast spectrum of human needs. Early in
the nation's history, observers from abroad commented
upon our flair for effective voluntary associations.
This willingness to be of help to one another epitomizes
the American spirit -- and the Red Cross perpetuates
this heritage.
Through the Red Cross and its Blood Program, we secure
an adequate supply of safe blood, voluntarily given;
we arm ourselves and others with the knowledge and
skills to save lives by enrolling in health, nursing,
first aid, water safety and small craft training
courses; we assist the thousands of our fellow citizens
who have been victimized by natural disasters; and we
continue to help over one million servicemen, veterans
and their families each year cope with emergency
situations.
Within the Federal government, the Red Cross is a part
of the Combined Federal Campaign, but more than half of
its 3,100 chapters raise all their funds in March. All
chapters use that month to inform the public of Red Cross
services available to citizens and to recruit new blood
donors and volunteers.
As President of the United States and Honorary Chairman
of the American Red Cross, I urge all civilian employees
of the Federal Government and members of the Armed Forces
to support this vital voluntary effort to the best of
their ability.
GERALD R. FORD
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