Declaring Thursday, April Ninth, Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Three, As Bataan Day
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Declaring Thursday, April Ninth, Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Three, As Bataan Day
Proclamation No. 381
March 21, 1953
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Proclamation No. 381Declaring Thursday, April 9, 1953 as Bataan Day
- Commemorates the 11th anniversary of the Fall of Bataan on April 9, 1953. (Preamble)
- The Fall of Bataan symbolizes the enduring ties between the Philippines and the United States. (Preamble)
- Recognizes the heroism of Filipino and American forces who fought side by side in defense of freedom and democracy. (Preamble)
- Declares April 9, 1953 as Bataan Day. (Section 1)
- Calls upon all provincial governors, city mayors, public officials, and citizens of the Philippines, as well as American nationals residing in the country, to observe Bataan Day with appropriate ceremonies and programs. (Section 1)
- Expresses the bonds of friendship between the Philippines and the United States. (Section 1)
- Recognizes the sacrifices of the heroic defenders of Bataan. (Section 1)
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Declaring Thursday, April Ninth, Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Three, As Bataan Day
Proclamation No. 381
•March 21, 1953
MALACAÑANGManila
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
Proclamation No. 381
DECLARING THURSDAY, APRIL NINTH, NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE, AS BATAAN DAY.
WHEREAS, the ninth day of April, nineteen hundred and fifty-three, marks the eleventh anniversary of the Fall of Bataan;
WHEREAS, the Fall of Bataan symbolizes the enduring ties of affection, friendship and cooperation that bind the Philippines and the United States; and
WHEREAS, the commemoration of the Fall of Bataan is a fitting homage to the unparalleled heroism of Filipino and American forces who, despite overwhelming odds, fought side by side to the last in their stubborn defense of freedom and democracy in this part of the globe;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, do hereby declare and proclaim Thursday, April the ninth, nineteen hundred and fifty-three, as Bataan Day. I call upon all provincial governors, city mayors, all other public officials and citizens of the Republic of. the Philippines, as well as all American nationals residing in this country, to...
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MALACAÑANGManila
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
Proclamation No. 381
DECLARING THURSDAY, APRIL NINTH, NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE, AS BATAAN DAY.
WHEREAS, the ninth day of April, nineteen hundred and fifty-three, marks the eleventh anniversary of the Fall of Bataan;
WHEREAS, the Fall of Bataan symbolizes the enduring ties of affection, friendship and cooperation that bind the Philippines and the United States; and
WHEREAS, the commemoration of the Fall of Bataan is a fitting homage to the unparalleled heroism of Filipino and American forces who, despite overwhelming odds, fought side by side to the last in their stubborn defense of freedom and democracy in this part of the globe;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, do hereby declare and proclaim Thursday, April the ninth, nineteen hundred and fifty-three, as Bataan Day. I call upon all provincial governors, city mayors, all other public officials and citizens of the Republic of. the Philippines, as well as all American nationals residing in this country, to...
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