Mr. President. this weekend a large portion of the population of my State of Minnesota will participate in an annual celebration known as Svenskarnas Dag. or Swedes Day. This is a great occasion in our State and is a tradition brought to our country by the more than 1 million Swedish immigrants who have come to our shores since 1638. the year when the first handful of Swedish colonists landed in Delaware. The Scandinavian Peninsula is located much farther north in latitude than the United States. In June the days lengthen until that part of the world is. able to enjoy almost continuous daylight. Each year in Sweden this is observed by a great celebration known as Midsummer Eve. It is only fitting that our Swedish immigrants and their descendants should continue this fine custom with a similar celebration on Sunday. June 24. On many occasions down through the years I have been privileged to attend the Minneapolis celebration of Svenskarnas Dag.
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