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Leif Erickson Day, 1974 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Nearly one thousand years ago, Leif Erikson and his small crew of Norse explorers embarked upon a courageous voyage through unknown seas that led them to the bountiful shores of the New World. Today most of the world's frontiers have been explored but there are still personal frontiers that are no less challenging and forbidding than those faced so many years ago. As we push forward, let us draw inspira tion from the indomitable spirit and undaunting determination of Leif Erikson. His achievement is a beacon for all men and women of vision who navigate the rough waters of uncertainty and adversity. I am honored to comply with the request of the Congress of the United States, in a joint resolution approved September 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 849), that the President proclaim October 9 in each year as Leif Erikson Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Wednesday, October 9, 1974, as Leif Erikson Day and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government build ings that day. I also invite the people of the United States to honor the memory of Leif Erikson on that day by holding appropriate exercises and ceremonies in suitable places throughout our land. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of October, 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. Leif Erickson Day, 1974 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Nearly one thousand years ago, Leif Erikson and his small crew of Norse explorers embarked upon a courageous voyage through unknown seas that led them to the bountiful shores of the New World. Today most of the world's frontiers have been explored but there are still personal frontiers that are no less challenging and forbidding than those faced so many years ago. As we push forward, let us draw inspira tion from the indomitable spirit and undaunting determination of Leif Erikson. His achievement is a beacon for all men and women of vision who navigate the rough waters of uncertainty and adversity. I am honored to comply with the request of the Congress of the United States, in a joint resolution approved September 2, 1964 ( 78 Stat. 849), that the President proclaim October 9 in each year as Leif Erikson Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Wednesday, October 9, 1974, as Leif Erikson Day and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government build ings that day. I also invite the people of the United States to honor the memory of Leif Erikson on that day by holding appropriate exercises and ceremonies in suitable places throughout our land. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of October, 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. Leif Erikson Day, 1975

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In a joint resolution approved September 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 849, 36 U.S.C. 169c), the Congress authorized the President to proclaim Octo ber 9 in each year as Leif Erikson Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Thursday, October 9, 1975, as Leif Erikson Day, and I call upon appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on Government buildings that day. I also call upon the people of the United States to hold appropriate ceremonies in honor of the memory of Leif Erikson on that day, and to take this opportunity to renew their knowledge of the early history of our continent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Leif Erikson Day, 1975

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The United States has been fortunate in the two hundred years of its independence to welcome friendly visitors from all over the earth. Many of those newcomers came to stay and to help make our land the free and prosperous nation that it is today. Many others visited our shores in earlier centuries, among them the daring Norse explorer, Leif Erikson, and, his intrepid crew. The spirit of adventure and search for new horizons which brought Leif Erikson to this continent has led succeeding generations of Ameri cans to the greatest of accomplishments. In honoring this great Nor wegian, we honor all those who came to our land and enriched the history of the United States. In a joint resolution approved September 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 849, 36 U.S.C. 169c), the Congress authorized the President to proclaim Octo ber 9 in each year as Leif Erikson Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Thursday, October 9, 1975, as Leif Erikson Day, and I call upon appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on Government buildings that day. I also call upon the people of the United States to hold appropriate ceremonies in honor of the memory of Leif Erikson on that day, and to take this opportunity to renew their knowledge of the early history of our continent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Leif Erikson Day, 1975

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The United States has been fortunate in the two hundred years of its independence to welcome friendly visitors from all over the earth. Many of those newcomers came to stay and to help make our land the free and prosperous nation that it is today. Many others visited our shores in earlier centuries, among them the daring Norse explorer, Leif Erikson, and, his intrepid crew. The spirit of adventure and search for new horizons which brought Leif Erikson to this continent has led succeeding generations of Ameri cans to the greatest of accomplishments. In honoring this great Nor wegian, we honor all those who came to our land and enriched the history of the United States. In a joint resolution approved September 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 849, 36 U.S.C. l 69c), the Congress authorized the President to proclaim Octo ber 9 in each year as Leif Erikson Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Thursday, O ctober 9, 1975, as Leif Erikson Day, and I call upon appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on Government buildings that day. I also call upon the people of the United States to hold appropriate ceremonies in honor of the memory of Leif Erikson on that day, and to take this opportunity to renew their knowledge of the early history of our continent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Leif Erikson Day, 1976

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In this extraordinary year which holds so much significance for the citizens of the United States, we render especial honor to those intrepid explorers who reached our land so long ago and prepared the way for the many who followed to settle this proud nation. \ Although we celebrate the 200th year of our nationhood this year, our history stretches back much further to that Norseman of vision and courage, Leif Erikson. In a dark and superstitious age, he sailed far beyond the limits anyone else had dared, to touch our shores and to weave his brave exploit into our historical fabric. He has left for us all a standard by which to set our sails as we move into a new century of existence. In a joint resolution approved September 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 849, 36 U.S.C. 169c) , the Congress authorized the President to proclaim October 9 in each year as Leif Erikson Day NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Saturday, October 9, 1976, as Leif Erikson Day and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings that day. I also invite the people of the United States to honor the memory of Leif Erikson on that day by holding appropriate exercises and ceremonies in suitable places through out our land. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred first. Leif Erikson Day, 1976

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Although we celebrate the 200th year of our nationhood this year, our history stretches back much further to that Norseman of vision and courage, Leif Erikson. In a dark and superstitious age, he sailed far beyond the limits anyone else had dared, to touch our shores and to weave his brave exploit into our historical fabric. He has left for us all a standard by which to set our sails as we move into a new century of existence. In a joint resolution approved September 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 849, 36 U.S.C. 169c), the Congress authorized the President to proclaim October 9 in each year as Leif Erikson Day

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Saturday, October 9, 1976, as Leif Erikson Day and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings that day. I also invite the people of the United States to honor the memory of Leif Erikson on that day by holding appropriate exercises and ceremonies in suitable places through out our land.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred first. Leif Erikson Day, 1976

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In this extraordinary year which holds so much significance for the citizens of the United States, we render especial honor to those intrepid explorers who reached our land so long ago and prepared the way for the many who followed to settle this proud nation. Although we celebrate the 200th year of our nationhood this year, our history stretches back much further to that Norseman of vision and courage, Leif Erikson. In a dark and superstitious age, he sailed far beyond the limits anyone else had dared, to touch our shores and to weave his brave exploit into our historical fabric. He has left for us all a standard by which to set our sails as we move into a new century of existence. In a joint resolution approved September 2, 1964 ( 78 Stat. 849, 36 U.S.C. 169c), the Congress authorized the President to proclaim October 9 in each year as Leif Erikson Day NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Saturday, October 9, 1976, as Leif Erikson Day and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings that day. I also invite the people of the United States to honor the memory of Leif Erikson on that day by holding appropriate exercises and ceremonies in suitable places through out our land. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred first. AUGUSTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY R0 C K I S LAN it.. I L LI N 0 I S

October 21, 1975

Mr. William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D. C. 200

Dear Mr. Baroody:

The Leif Erikson Day Proclamation duplicate has reached my desk, though it was sent to Mr. Nils J. Anderson.

Two years ago the Augustana Swedish Institute was absorbed into the Augustana Historical Society. If you have a mailing list you might note this changeo

Thank you for sending us this recognition. It will be placed with the Immigration materials we haveo s;::;,z.£~ Dor~th-; ~:'"ft:"ljegren President, Augustana Historical Society Augustana College Rock ~sland, Illinois 61201 •

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Mr. William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 200 • THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

October 12, 1976

MEMO FOR: ROLAND ELLIOTT

FROM: MARGUERITE MCAULIFFE!(J/

SUBJECT: Leif Erickson Day Proclamation

Please arrange to have the attached letter robo-typed to the individuals on the enclosed list for the Leif Erickson Day Proclamation.

Thanks very much. THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

October 8, 1976

Dear

President Ford recently signed a Proclamation designating October 9th as Leif Erikson Day, 1976. In his Proclamation the President states, "In a dark and superstitious age, he sailed far beyond the limits anyone else had dared, to touch our shores and to weave his brave exploit into our historical fabric."

The President has asked that I send you the enclosed duplicate of his Proclamation as a small remembrance of this occasion. It comes to you with his very best wishes.

Sincerely,

/Ju/ 1.2,~ William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President

Enclosure Mr. John A. Konkola Mr. Henning C. Boe 369 West End Avenue Editor Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450 Western Viking 2040 Northwest Market Street Mr. Albert A. Star Seattle, Washington 98107 63 Village Hill Drive Dix Hills, new York 11746

Mr. A. Thorstein Karlsson 302 Silverside Avenue Little Silver, New Jersey 07739

Mr. Einar Danielsen President Danish Brotherhood in America PO Box 31748 Omaha, Nebraska 68131

Mr. Ralph J. Jalkanen President Suomi College 601 Quincy Street Hancock, Michigan 49930

Mr. Gerhard T. Rooth Editor Nordstjernan-Svea 4 West 22nd Street New York, New York 10010

Ms. Ruth Peterson Editor The Vasastjarnan 3720 Daryl Drive Landisville, Pennsylvania 17538

Mr. Arthur B. Hendricks Editor Svenska Amerikaharan Tribuenen 5301 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60640

Mr. Einar O. Enard Editor Swedish American Tribune 5301 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60640 • I"

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December J, 1974

Dear Mr. H•l•t•laa

Pre•W•at Fon ha• •ilaed a Preclamatl• •••ipaatlat Oc&oMr alldta a• LeU Erika• Day, 1914. la Ille Proolamatl• tlae 11 PreaWeat •taae•, • • • let u •raw laapbatl• &em tU ta damltaWe apll'lt ... aaclaatlq determ•utloa of Leif SrlU•. Hl1 aclat.evemeat l• a lteao.. for all mea ... womea of 'rial• wllo -vlp.te tile rCMllla water• of •c•rtalatr ... a4'Nralty...

Th• Pre•l4eat ukecl daat l •••• Y" tile nclo••d d•plleate of late L•U J:l'Uuoa Day Preclunatl• a• a ...11 rem.em• 1traace of tbll OCca&al•• It CftlDel to 7• Wltla lal8 Yery i.eat wt.Ilea.

liacerely,

wm•am J. Baroody, Jr. A••l•taat to tile Pre11deat

Mr. B. Jolua Helatela Vlce Pre•Weat aad Oeaeral M1.. 1er Se... laavlaa All'llae• Sy•tem 1 ns x ltl'••t, "· w. Waahlqtoa, D.C. 20006

A.Has Mr. Demi.. Norclb

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Dear M..r. Tafllnt

Pr••ldeat Ford M• •taud a Proclam&tloa de•ilaatlq October alatb a• LeU Erikaoa Day, 1974. la Ill• Proclamatloa the Pre1ldeat 1tat••• " ••• let u draw t.. plratlon from tile ha· domltabl• •plrlt and wadauatln1 determiaatloa of LeU Ertboa. Hi• acht•vemeat b a beacoa fol' all men &ad womea of Yl•ion who navtaat• the roqh water• of Wlc•rtalaty aad adver1ity."

Th• Pre1td•at a1ked tbat l ••ACI you the eac:lo••d dv.pltcate of hl• Leif Erlk1on Day Proclamatloa a• a •mall remembraace of thil occa1 loa. It com•• to yn wl&h hl• very 1M1t wi1he1.

Slnc:erely,

William J. Baroody, Jr. At•l•tut to the Preeideat

Mr. O. A. Tallia Fo••t••• Mlane1ota 565'2

Eacloaue LEIF OXAAL 1747 PENNSYLVAN IA AVENUE, N . W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20006 (202) USA- 1990

29 iJovember 1974

Mr. William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Bill: The people who received President Ford's Leif Erickson Day Proclamation really appreciated it greatly. We inadvertently left off two names, and I wonder if it would be possible to send them each a copy. In case you can, they are: Mr. B. John Heistein Vice President & General Manager Scandinavian Airlines System 1725 K Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20006 Attn: Mr. Delmar Nordh

Mr. G. A. Taflin Fos s ton Minn esota 56 542 Sincerely, SNOI~m! I SJlG'HX> WlOX llo.il:

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Mr. William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Baroody:

I refer to our previous correspondence concerning your nice gesture of providing me and our Vice President for North American Division, Mr. B. John Heistein, with the Proclamation of Leif Erikson Day, signed by the President. Needless to say, it has been very much admired by our Scandinavian friends and associates.

As you undoubtedly know, 1975 is the Sesquicentennial of Norwegian Immigration to the United States, and we in SAS are of course interested in promoting travel to the U. S. in connection with this event. To achieve this purpose we have enlisted the help of many friends of our company, and we thought it would be appropriate if their public offices had this fine citation on display, which has no commercial undertone but rather serves as an inspiration and reminder of this great achievement.

It would therefore be greatly appreciated if copies of t he Proclamation could be forwarded in individual envelopes to the following gentlemen c/ o this office:

Dr. William Henrikson Mr. Harry L. Backelin Mr. Ralph S. Cohen

I am sure you and the President will appreciate our "Visit U.S. A." promotional efforts.

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SAS .TCANO.INAV.IAN A.INL.INE.T .TY.TTEAI

1725 K Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006

Mr. William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D. C. •

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December 3 • 1974 >' Dear Mr. T afiin:

President Ford ha• 8igned a Proclamation dellgnatlna October ninth a.e Leit Erikson Day, 1974. In hie Proclamation the 0 President state a, ••• let ua draw tnaplratlon from the in domitable spirit and undau.nting determination of Leif Erikeon. Hi1 achievement ia a beacon for all men and women of viaion who na.vta&te the rough water• of uru:ertainty and advertlty. 11

The Preaident asked that I eend you the encloaed duplicate of hie Leif Erikson Day Proclamation a• a amall remembrance of thia occa• ion. It comea to you with hla very beat wiabea •

Sincerely,

William J. Baroody, Jr. Aaaletant to the President

Mr. 0. A. Taflin Foeaton, Minneaota 56542

Encloaure •

Dee ember 3. 1974

Preeiderd Ford ha• •ianed a Proclamation deai1nattna October ninth &• Leif Erikaon Day, l 974. In hie Proclamation the President •tat••, " • • • let 1a draw inspiration from the in· domitable spirit and undauntmg determination of Leif Erikson. His acht vem•nt ie a beacon for all men and women of vlalon who navi1ate the rough water• of un~ertabtty and adveraity."

The Preeident a•ked that l eend you the encloaed dupUcate of bi• Leif Erikson Day Proclamation ae a •mall remem ... bra.nee of thle oeeaa ion. It come• to you with hb very beet iehee.,

Sincerely,

WUlia.rn J. Baroody, Jr. Aaaiatant to the Preddent

Mr. B. John Heiateln Vice Prealdeut and Oeneral Mana1er Scandinavian Alrlttt.e1 Sy•tem 1725 K Str•et. N. w. Washington, D.C. 20006

Attn1 Mr. Delmar Nordh

Encloaure .- THE WHITE _ /. HOUSE/ 1 WASHINeTON , ~ z......

TO: 11a:;:•4A.:t; ,,,. FROM: WILLI~. BAROODY, JR.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

~ FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR YOUR COMMENTS/ RECOMMENDATIONS •

LEIF OXAAL 1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C . 20006 (202) USA-1990

29 November 1974

Mr. William J. Baroody , Jr. Assistant to the President The White House Washington , D. C. Dear Bill: The people who received President Ford's Leif Erickson Day Proclamation really appreciated it greatly. We inadvertently left off two names, and I wonder if it would be possible to send them each a copy. In case you can, they are: Mr. B. John Heistein Vice President & General Manager Scandinavian Airlines System 1725 K Street, N. W. Washington , D. C. 20006 Attn: Mr. Delmar Nordh

Mr. G. A. Taflin Fosston Minnesota 56542 Sincerely, •

Mr. William J. Baroody, ~r. Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D. C. ... LEIF OXAAL 1747 PENNSYLVANIA ~AVENUE , N. W. ,. WASHINGTON , D. C. 20006

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llllarn. 1. rood~• Jr. A1•l• to th Pr••lde .

Mr. • JohD •l•tela Vi • P•••ideat aad a eral aaaaer a iuvlu Alrlloea 871 ins u"*• .w. •• lap • D.C.

Atbu THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

November 14, 1974

Dear

President Ford rece.ntly signed a Proclamation designating October ninth as Leif Erikson Day, 1974. In his Proclama 11 tion the President states, ••• let us draw inspiration from the indomitable spirit and undaunting determination of Leif Eriks on. His achievement is a beacon for all men and women of vision who navigate the rough waters of un certainty and adversity. 11

The President asked that I send you the enclosed duplicate of his Leif Erikson Day Proclamation as a small remem brance of this occasion. It comes to you with his very best wishes.

Sincerely, /Jdf /2~ William J. Baroody, Jr. Assistant to the President

Enclosure Miss D'Ann Taflin 4201 Massachusettes Ave., N. W. Washington, D. C. 20016 Mrs. Francis Addison 1525 29th Street, N. W. Washington, O. C. 20007 Mr. Leif Oxaal 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20006 R Adm James O. Cobb 6120 Beachway Drive Falls Church, VA 22041 Dr. Adolph Anderson Hartwick College Oneonta, New York Mr. Ralph Clarkson Hartwick College Oneonta, New York Mr. Delmar Nordh 1725 K Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20006 Mrs. Oscar H. Taflin 102 N. Granum Fosston, MN 56542 Mr. Gust Anderson Hilligoss Avenue Fosston, MN 56542 Mr. George D. Webster 5305 Cardinal Court Washington, D. C. 20016 Mr. Peter Kriendler 21 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019 Mr. Peter Strong 127 East 73rd Street New York, NY 10021 Anne Sonderland Faerestrand Gate24 96701 Maaloy, Norway Mr. and Mrs. Arne Oxaal 7396 Peaceful Valley Rd. Acme, Michigan 49610 Mr. Knut Henricksen 1160 Casiano Rd. West Los Angeles, California Mr. A. V. Peterson Apt. 12-F 2800 Chapel Hill Rd. Durham, NC 27707 Dr. Ivar Oxaal 238 Victoria Ave. Hull, Yorkshire, England Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Stinson 7292 Peaceful Valley Rd. Acme, Michigan 49610 Mr. Franklin Vikan Fosston Minnesota 56542 Mr. Magnar Langeland Rugdenest 9-C Mandal, Norway Mr. and Mrs. Ola Ramstad 7672 Rora Stasjon Norway Mrs. Aasta Sonderland 6770 Nordfjordeid Norway Mr. and Mrs. Ulf Store Riisbekkveien 11 Oslo, Norway Mr. Kjel l Karl sen Managing Director Borden Kjemi Norge a/s Lilleakerv 31 Oslo 2, Norway A'eMJON )!~AJe1 Mo4JsaJ1 afiev 0 JW •

.THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

November 14, 1974

MEMORANDUM F OR : ROLAND ELLIOTT tr/ FROM: MARGUERITE MCAULIFFE

SUBJECT: Leif Erikson Proclamation

Please arrange to have the attached letter robo typed to the individuals on the enclosed list for the Leif Erikson Day Proclamation.

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Pi-eeiden.t J'ord recantly •tined a Proclamation de•lsnatinl October ninth a• Leif Eriluon Day, 1914'. In ht. Proclama 11 tion the Preaident atatea, • • • let ue dra• in•piration fre>m the indomitable •pirlt and undawtiq d termination ol. Leif Erlk•on. Ht• acblevement t• a beacon for all men and women of vtalon who navigate the rouah water• of .... certainty and adver•ity. 11

The P1'e1tdem aaked that I ••nd you the encloaed duplicate of ht• Leif Erikeon Day Proclamation a• a •mall remem brance of tbta occa1ion. 1t com•• to you wlth hi• very O.•t wiehe•.

Sincerely,

William J. Ba.a'oody, Jr. A••l•tant to the Pl'••ident

.Encloeure •

Miss D1 Ann Taflin 4201 t'l assachusettes Ave., !l. H. Wash i~gton, D. C. 20016 Mrs. Francis Addison 1525 29th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20007 Mr. Leif Oxaal 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20006 R Adm James 0. Cobb 6120 Beachway Drive Falls Church, VA 22041 Dr. Adolph Anderson Hartwick College Oneonta, New York Mr. Ralph Clarkson Hartwick College Oneonta, New York

Mr • De l ma r i'l o rd h 1725 K Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20006 Mrs. Oscar H. Taflin l 02 f~. Granum Fosston, MN 56542 Mr. Gust Anderson Hilligoss Avenue Fosston, MN 56542 Mr. George D. Webster 5305 Cardinal Court Washington, D. C. 20016 Mr. Peter Kriendler 21 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019 Mr. Peter Strong 127 East 73rd Street ~ew York, NY 10021 •

Anne Sonderland Faerestrand Gate24 . 96701 Maaloy, Norway Mr. and Mrs. Arne Oxaal 7396 Peaceful Valley Rd. Acme, Michigan 49610 Mr. Knut Henricksen 1160 Casiano Rd. West Los Angeles, California Mr. A. V. Peterson Apt. 12-F 2800 Chapel Hil 1 Rd. Durham, NC 27707 Dr. Ivar Oxaal 238 Victoria Ave. Hull, Yorkshire, England Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Stinson 7292 Peaceful Valley Rd. Acme, Michigan 49610 Mr. Franklin Vikan Fosston .. Minnesota 56542 Mr. Magnar Langeland Rugdenest 9-C Mandal, Norway Mr. and Mrs. Ola Ramstad 7672 Rora Stasjon Norway Mrs. Aasta Sonderland 6770 Nordfjordeid Norway Mr. and Mrs. Ulf Store Riisbekkveien 11 Oslo, Norway t.Jr. Kjell Karlsen Managing Director Borden Kjemi Norge a/s Lilleakerv 31 0 s 1 o 2 , ifo r way I I

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• THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

November 12, 1974

MEMORANDUM FOR: MARGUERITE McAULIFFE THROUGH: WILLIAM E. TIMMONS P4 FROM: PATRICK E. O'DONNELL~€? /

Request that ceremonial copies of the Lief Erickson Day proclamation be sent to those on attached list.

Let me know if there are any difficulties.

Many thanks. NO.LDNIHSYM 'lSDOH 3:1.IHM 'lHJ.

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