National Maritime Day Proclamation 1946
National Maritime Day Proclamations 1946 to 1952 by President Harry S. Truman honor American Merchant Marine
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1946
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1947
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1948
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1949
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1950
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1951
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1952
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1946 by President
Harry S. Truman of the United States of America
WHEREAS improvements in modes of ocean transportation during the last one hundred and fifty years have opened possibilities, new in history, of mutually profitable intercourse and closer relations between peoples; and
WHEREAS a signal event in this technical progress was the first successful ocean passage by a steam-propelled vessel, the Savannah, which departed from Savannah, Georgia, May 22, 1819; and
WHEREAS in World War II the seamen of the United States Merchant Marine displayed splendid heroism, under stress and under hazard in the waters of every ocean, in meeting the demands on them in the colossal task of supply which was so essential to our victory; and
WHEREAS in peace no less than in war the Merchant Marine makes a vital contribution to the welfare of the Nation; and
WHEREAS the Congress by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933 (48 Stat. 73) designated May 22 of each year as National Maritime Day and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that day:
Now, THEREFORE, I, HARRY S. TRUMAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe May 22, 1946 as National Maritime Day by displaying the flag at their homes or other suitable places, and I direct that the flag be displayed on all Government buildings on that day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this thirteenth day of April in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventieth.
Harry S. Truman
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1947 by President
Harry S. Truman of the United States of America
A Proclamation
WHEREAS the future peace of the world, so earnestly sought by all, will be immeasurably
advanced by the cooperation of the several nations in removing excessive restrictions
upon international trade, and the United States his already assumed the lead
in the reduction of barriers to world commerce; and
WHEREAS international trade and travel, utilizing merchant shipping on all the oceans of the globe, will serve as a vehicle of increased participation of the United States in world affairs; and
WHEREAS the welfare of the American Merchant Marine is of the utmost importance to our national economy, our national defense, and our friendly intercourse with foreign nations; and
WHEREAS the Congress by Public Resolution 7, 73rd Congress, approved May 20, 1933, took cognizance of the historic fact that "on May 22, 1819, the steamship The Savannah set sail from Savannah, Georgia, on the first successful transoceanic voyage under steam propulsion, thus making a material contribution to the advancement of ocean transportation", and requested the President to issue a proclamation annually calling for the observance of May 22 as National Maritime Day:
Now, THEREFORE, I, HARRY S. TRUMAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe May 22, 1947, as National Maritime Day by displaying the flag at their homes or other suitable places, and I direct that the flag be displayed on that day on all Government buildings. I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 11th day of April in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty-seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-first.
Harry S. Truman
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1948 by President
Harry S. Truman of the United States of America
WHEREAS the restoration of commerce between nations, which was interrupted by the war, is of the greatest importance to the economic welfare of our country and of the world at large, as well as to the continuance of free government; and
WHEREAS the American Merchant Marine is contributing immeasurably to that objective by effecting the transportation of needed goods overseas, thus serving the ends of democracy in peace as it did in war, and
WHEREAS it is the considered policy of the United States, as expressed in the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, to develop and maintain a Merchant Marine adequate for the requirements of our trade and our national defense; and
WHEREAS the sailing of the Savannah on May 22, 1819, from Savannah, Georgia, on the first successful transoceanic voyage under steam propulsion constituted a significant milestone in the advancement of ocean transportation; and
WHEREAS by joint resolution approved May 20, 1933 (48 Stat. 73), the Congress designated May 22 as National Maritime Day and authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that day:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, HARRY S. TRUMAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Saturday, May 22, 1948, as National Maritime Day; and I urge the people of the United States to observe that day by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places, and I direct the officials of the Government to display the flag on that day on all Government buildings. I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on National Maritime Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 22nd day of April in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty-eight, and of the Independence of America the one hundred and seventy-second.
Harry S. Truman
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1949 by President
Harry S. Truman of the United States of America
WHEREAS the economic welfare and the national security of the United States are strengthened by our Merchant Marine; and
WHEREAS deficiencies in the Merchant Marine are now being overcome by the construction of the first passenger vessels to be built in this country since the end of hostilities in World War II; and
WHEREAS the present role of marine transportation invests with momentous significance the feat of the steamship Savannah, which sailed from Savannah, Georgia, on May 22, 1819, on the first successful transoceanic voyage under steam propulsion; and
WHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933 (48 Stat. 73), designated May 22 as National Maritime Day in commemoration of that historic achievement and requested the President to issue a proclamation calling for the observance of the day, and
WHEREAS in the present year May 22 falls on Sunday, it is fitting and proper that the celebration of National Maritime Day take place on Monday, May 23
NOW, THEREFORE, I, HARRY S. TRUMAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our Merchant Marine on Monday, May 23, 1949, by flying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places.
I also direct the appropriate officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the flag on all Government buildings, and I request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship, on Monday, May 23, 1949, in honor of National Maritime Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this
7th day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and -forty-nine, and
of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-third.
Harry S. Truman
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1950 by President
Harry S. Truman of the United States of America
WHEREAS an American-flag Merchant Marine adequate for the needs of trade, travel, and defense promotes the economy and security of our Nation, which are vitally important factors in the stabilization of world conditions; and
WHEREAS the development and maintenance of such a Merchant Marine depend upon public understanding and appreciation of its functions; and
WHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, designated May 22 as National Maritime Day in order to give recognition to the important role of the Merchant Marine by commemorating the anniversary of the first successful transoceanic voyage under steam propulsion, made by the steamship Savannah, which departed from Savannah, Georgia, on May 22, 1819;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, HARRY S. TRUMAN, President of the United States of America, in pursuance of the request made by the Congress in the aforementioned resolution, do hereby set aside Monday, May 22, 1950, as National Maritime Day. I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the flag of the United States on all Government buildings, I urge the people generally to fly the flag at their homes or other suitable places, and I request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on the appointed day, in honor of our Merchant Marine.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this sixth day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-fourth.
Harry S. Truman
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1951 by President
Harry S. Truman of the United States of America
WHEREAS the American Merchant Marine has again displayed, during the past year, its ability to support the military forces of our Nation by furnishing supplies to the fighting men engaged in the Korean hostilities; and
WHEREAS the American Merchant Marine has continued to promote international trade and travel while serving the defense and security requirements Nation; and
WHEREAS present world conditions require a constant state of readiness on the part of the American Merchant Marine in order that it may assist, along with all other branches of our Nation's industry and economy, in meeting the threat of aggression to our democracy; and
WHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933 (48 Stat. 73), took cognizance of the historic fact that "on May 22, 1819, the steamship The Savannah set sail from Savannah, Georgia, on the first successful transoceanic voyage under steam propulsion", and requested the President to issue a proclamation annually calling for the observance of May 22 as National Maritime Day:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, HARRY S. TRUMAN, President of the United States of America, hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe Tuesday, May 22, 1951, as National Maritime Day by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places, and direct the appropriate officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the flag on all Government buildings on that day. I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on May 22, 1951, in honor of our Merchant Marine.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 12th day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-fifth.
Harry S. Truman
National Maritime Day Proclamation 1952 by President Harry S. Truman of the United States of America
WHEREAS the American Merchant Marine, in helping to maintain the flow of international trade and travel, is under mounting responsibilities in connection with the determined efforts of our Nation to strengthen the forces of freedom; and
WHEREAS through the construction of new passenger liners, cargo ships, and tankers, the American Merchant Marine has made significant progress during the past year in expanding the Nation's maritime facilities; and
WHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, designated May 22 as National Maritime Day, thus honoring the Merchant Marine by commemorating the departure from Savannah, Georgia, on May 22, 1819, of The Savannah, on the first transoceanic voyage by any steamship, and requested the President to issue a proclamation annually calling for the observance of that day:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, HARRY S. TRUMAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to observe Thursday, May 22, 1952, as National Maritime Day by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places, and direct the appropriate officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the flag on all Government buildings on that day. I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day in honor of our Merchant Marine.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this 30th day of April in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-fifth.
Harry S. Truman
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Source: Statutes-At-Large of the United States of America 1946 to 1952
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