Proclamations
Proclamations are official documents, numbered consecutively, through which the President of the United States manages the operations of the Federal Government.
Proclamations are intended for individuals outside of the government, while executive orders are intended for individuals within the government. Tables that are part of the proclamations are not included in this web site, please see the Code of Federal Regulations for the tables.
Proclamation 2974
WHEREAS by Proclamation No. 2352(1) of September 8, 1939, the President proclaimed the existence of a national emergency in connection with and to the extent necessary for the proper observance, safeguarding, and enforcing of the neutrality of the United…
Proclamation 2975
WHEREAS the American Merchant Marine, in helping to maintain the flow of international trade and travel, is under mounting responsibilities in connection with the determined efforts of our Nation to strengthen the forces of freedom; and
WHEREAS through…
Proclamation 2976
WHEREAS, by a joint resolution approved this day, the congress has noted that "the XVth Olympic Games of the modern era will be held at Helsinki, Finland, from July 19 through August 3, 1952" and that "experiences afforded by the Olympic Games make a…
Proclamation 2977
WHEREAS June 14, 1952, marks the 175th anniversary of the adoption of the flag of the United States by the Continental Congress; and
WHEREAS people of many national origins and religious beliefs have found refuge from oppression and an opportunity for a…
Proclamation 2978
WHEREAS from the earliest days of our history our people have been accustomed to turn to Almighty God for help and guidance; and
WHEREAS in times of national crisis when we are striving to strengthen the foundations of peace and security we stand in…
Proclamation 2979
WHEREAS the import duties imposed under paragraphs 391 and 392 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on lead-bearing ores, flue dust, and mattes of all kinds, lead bullion or base bullion, lead in pigs and bars, lead dross, reclaimed lead, scrap lead,…
Proclamation 2980
WHEREAS under the provisions of section 201(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Attorney General, jointly, are required to determine the annual quota of any quota area established pursuant…
Proclamation 2981
WHEREAS the founding of the United nations has given the people of the world an organization through which nations may resolve their differences without resort to war and has made possible greater international cooperation in the economic, political, and…
Proclamation 2982
1. WHEREAS, under the authority vested in him by section 350(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended by the Act of June 12, 1934, entitled "An Act to amend the Tariff Act of 1930" (48 Stat. 943), which amending Act was extended by Joint Resolution of…
Proclamation 2983
WHEREAS the import duties on zinc-bearing ores imposed under paragraph 393 of Title I of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and on zinc in blocks, pigs, and slabs imposed under paragraph 394 of such title, have been suspended by Public Law 258, 82d…
Proclamation 2984
WHEREAS by a joint resolution approved February 29, 1952 (Public law 261, 82d Congress), the Congress of the United States has designated the 17th day of September of each year as Citizenship Day in commemoration of the formation and signing on September…
Proclamation 2985
WHEREAS the productive capacity of physically-handicapped workers, when they are employed in positions suited o their physical abilities and skills, has been demonstrated beyond question; and
WHEREAS there is a need for greater understanding of the…
Proclamation 2986
1. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the President by the Constitution and the Statutes, including section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on April 21, 1951, I entered into a trade agreement providing for the accession to the…
Proclamation 2987
WHEREAS destructive fires continue to take an enormous toll of life and property despite the compelling need for the conservation of our human and natural resources in order to strengthen the defense of the Nation; and
WHEREAS a more concerted and…
Proclamation 2988
WHEREAS Count Casimir Pulaski, Polish nobleman, was impelled by his enduring love of liberty to come to our shores and join in the fight for American independence; and
WHEREAS this valiant Pole, having attained the rank of Brigadier General in the…
Proclamation 2989
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended and extended (ch. 4784, 48 Stat. 943; ch. 118, 57 Stat. 125; ch. 269, 59 Stat. 410; ch. 585, 63 Stat. 697; Public Law 50, 82nd Congress), on August 28, 1952 I entered into a…
Proclamation 2990
WHEREAS Christopher Columbus, after sailing many weeks on a vast and unknown sea, found a western continent and a new world on October 12, 1492; and
WHEREAS the daring and resolution of this man of destiny have encouraged in every generation the…
Proclamation 2991
1. WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as added by section 31 of the act of August 24, 1935, 49 Stat. 773, reenacted by section 1 of the act of June 3, 1937, 50 Stat. 246, and amended by section 3 of the act of July 3,…
Proclamation 2992
WHEREAS section 4228 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, as amended by the act of July 24, 1897, c. 13, 30 Stat. 214 (U.S.C. title 46, sec. 141), provides in part, as follows:
"Upon satisfactory proof being given to the President, by the…
Proclamation 2993
WHEREAS section 9 of title 17 of the United States Code, entitled "Copyrights", as codified and enacted into positive law by the act of Congress approved July 30, 1947, 61 Stat. 652, provides in part that the copyright secured by said title shall extend…
Proclamation 2994
WHEREAS the American people, who detest war and reject it as an instrument of national policy, were nevertheless drawn into two world-wide conflicts within one generation, in the defense of freedom, and are even now engaged in an epic struggle against…
Proclamation 2995
WHEREAS section 1 of the act of August 18, 1941, 55 Stat. 630 (16 U.S.C. 450y), as amended by Public Law 478, 82nd Congress, approved July 9, 1952, provides that for the purpose of permanently commemorating the explorations of Francisco Vasquez de…
Proclamation 2996
In the cycle of the seasons, another year marked by the abundance of God's gifts is nearing its end. At such a time we are wont to turn to Him and with humble hearts to offer thanks as a Nation for His manifold blessings.
We are moved by the inspiring…
Proclamation 2997
WHEREAS certain lands in the municipality of Eastport, Maine, were acquired at various times by the War Department for use as a military reservation known as Fort Sullivan; and
WHEREAS the said lands, being no longer needed for military purposes, were…
Proclamation 2998
WHEREAS Proclamation No. 1654 of March 2, 1923, established the Hovenweep National Monument on certain public lands in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah for the purpose of preserving four groups of ruins, including structures of the finest…