It was a particularly significant occasion for me. since the measure. in addition to scheduling Washingtons Birthday. Memorial Day. and Veterans Day on specified Mondays. includes a provision establishing Columbus Day as a new Federal holidayto be celebrated on the second Monday in October. I have sought for many years this tribute to the valiant admiral of the ocean seas. for to me he is the "father of Immigration" and in observing Columbus Day as anational holiday we will be. each year. reaffirming our faith in the future and the unfailing strength and courage of the American people to face with confidence and determination the imponderables of unknown tomorrows. I was most pleased. therefore. that the President singled out for special mention the creation of this new national holiday. and I include full text of his remarks on this historic occasion be printed in the RECORD at this point:
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