Economic and educational opportunities are open almost without limitation. Freedom of motion to live and work in any part of the United States. These opportunities were taken by people. whom I know personally. who only a decade ago were Hungarian refugees and who now A701I are settled. secure and active in the economic life of the community in which they live. These ceremonies now held are just about 1 month prior to the observation of Citizenship Day. which was designated by the President of the United States in a Proclamation issued the 25th day of April 1959 asthe 17the day of September. in commemoration of the signing of the Constitution and in recognition of those citizens who have come of age and those who have been naturalized during the year. The President also designated the period beginning September 17 and ending September 23. 1959. as Constitution Week. and he urged the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities in their schools and churches and in other suitable places. U.S. citizenship is a glorious possession representing the dreams and struggles of men for centuries. Our Constitution. which guarantees priceless freedoms to our citizens. sets forth a concept of liberty that has been an inspiration to freedomloving people everywhere. Citizenship Day will honor those youths of native birth. Just arriving at voting ageof whom there are approximately 2! 2 million each yearand those from other countries recently naturalized. as they accept the rights and privileges of citizenship. and begin full participation in the civic and political life of their communities. States. and Nation. The observances of Citizenship Day and Constitution Week not only will honor especially these two groups of our citizenry. but will afford an opportunity for all citizens. nativeborn and naturalized. to rededicate themselves to the ideals and principles upon which this Nation was founded and built. Red Gains in the Americas
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