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GENERAL LIBRARY
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2. 33atriotit Pap 33roclamation
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Our beloved country is at war. Some of our soldiers have already crossed the
ocean, carrying with them our hopes, our prayers, our hearts and our flag. Others
are going today. Many more are preparing to go. They will fight for us who
cannot go. They will uphold on the battlefields of Europe those principles of
liberty and justice and equality upon which this Nation was founded.
We, who remain at home, must not forget what we owe to those who go forth
to do battle for our cause. It is a righteous cause. It is the cause of human
rights and human freedom. Let us be true to our brave defenders and to our-
selves.
In view of the supreme sacrifice which our soldier-boys are ready to make, let
us resolve that no sacrifice of money or time or effort will be too great for us to
make, that they may have proper equipment in the day of battle, and proper care
and attention when lying sick or wounded.
As one means of arousing our people to the needs of the situation, it has been
decided to ask the Boards of Management of all the fairs which are held through-
out the State to set apart one day of their meeting as Patriotic Day, and to arrange
programs of music and speaking and other exercises, which shall be in keeping
with the purpose of such a day.
THEREFORE, I, ALBERT E. SLEEPER, Governor of the State of Michigan,
do hereby earnestly request the Board of Directors of each Michigan Fair to
designate some one day as Patriotic Day, and to arrange such a program as is
indicated above.

Governor.
Lansing, Michigan,
August 1, 1917.
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