Mr. President. in 1940 a joint resolution was unanimously enacted by the Congress. authorizing the President of the United States to proclaim annually the third Sunday in May as I Am an American Day. an occasion set aside to inspire new citizens. nativeborn and naturalized. to understand more fully the significance and responsibilities of citizenship in our selfgoverning Republic. During the previous spring. in the two great States of Wisconsin and California. impressive ceremonies had been originated In honor of new citizens as they undertook the serious obligations of voting Americans. In Manitowoc. Wis.. the observance was called Citizenship Day while in Los Angeles.
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