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May 14, 1952
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Governor Ernest Gruening issues a proclamation in Alaska for the 14th annual 'I Am an American Day' on May 18, emphasizing gratitude for American citizenship and the responsibility to uphold democracy.
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I AM AN AMERICAN DAY
Attention is called to "I Am an American Day" by Governor Ernest Gruening in a proclamation reminding the people of Alaska that May 18 is the 14th annual observance of that occasion.
The proclamation reminds us that "This is a special opportunity for Americans to give recognition to the great blessings which their American citizenship confers upon them," and that Alaskans, living as they are in a part of the continent once ruled by an absolutist Czarist government would, if the old sovereignty had continued, now be under the heel of an even more oppressive totalitarian tyranny than then, and that we should be eternally grateful for the historical events which led to our coming under the Stars and Stripes.
The proclamation also points out that, due to our geographical position, we should "feel a specific sense of responsibility to be alert and vigilant and make our democracy a living faith and a shining example of what government by consent of the governed signifies in terms of human happiness."
Attention is called to "I Am an American Day" by Governor Ernest Gruening in a proclamation reminding the people of Alaska that May 18 is the 14th annual observance of that occasion.
The proclamation reminds us that "This is a special opportunity for Americans to give recognition to the great blessings which their American citizenship confers upon them," and that Alaskans, living as they are in a part of the continent once ruled by an absolutist Czarist government would, if the old sovereignty had continued, now be under the heel of an even more oppressive totalitarian tyranny than then, and that we should be eternally grateful for the historical events which led to our coming under the Stars and Stripes.
The proclamation also points out that, due to our geographical position, we should "feel a specific sense of responsibility to be alert and vigilant and make our democracy a living faith and a shining example of what government by consent of the governed signifies in terms of human happiness."
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
I Am An American Day
Alaska Proclamation
American Citizenship
Governor Gruening
Democracy Vigilance
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Ernest Gruening
Where did it happen?
Alaska
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Alaska
Event Date
May 18
Key Persons
Governor Ernest Gruening
Event Details
Proclamation by Governor Ernest Gruening calling attention to 'I Am an American Day' on May 18, the 14th annual observance, reminding Alaskans of the blessings of American citizenship, gratitude for historical events leading to U.S. sovereignty, and the need for vigilance due to geographical position to make democracy a living faith.