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4 / LO) Via Dia a The Views of Five Presidents 4 “lam aware of,..the efforts by your organization to foster an understanding of democratic rights and responsibilities. Your definition of America’s demo- cratic iegacy is admirable. It is indeed a force in the hearts and minds of the American people.” HARRY 8S. TRUMAN “Your good work...has brought strength to the national community. By educating our citizens to overcome the evils of prejudice... nurturing the roots . of freedom, you have helped to make our land a better place to live in. America % continues to need your efforts.” DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER “Your organization... should itself be receiving an honor for distinguished contributions to the enrichment of America’s democratic legacy. Your tireless pursuit of equality of treatment for all Americans has made a lasting and sub- stantial contribution to our democracy.” JOHN F. KENNEDY “You have the gratitude of this nation. In your half-century of fighting discrimination you have never tired, you have never faltered, you have never lost faith in your cause, and your cause has given faith to the nation... Wherever your torches burn, tolerance, decency and charity have been ifluminated. Bigots and bias hide whenever you come into view. But you are much more than anti-prejudice, You are pro-justice and you are pro-freedom.” LYNDON B. JOHNSON i bs “I welcome this opportunity to express again my very genuine admiration for the work of your organization. In ail your activities you display compassion and a constructive concern for the well-being of the less fortunate. | applaud your many worthwhile programs that have earned you the esteem and gratitude of so many men and women.” GERALD R. FORD