Volume 87
Public Law 93–3
Providing for a moment of Prayer and Thanksgiving and a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving.
Approved February 1, 1973
Statutory text
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for a moment of Prayer and Thanksgiving and a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving.
WHEREAS the American people have reason to rejoice at the news of a just and honorable end to the long and trying war in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS our deep and abiding faith as a people reminds us that no great work can be accomplished without the aid and inspiration of Almighty God: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the moment of 7:00 p.m., e.s.t., January 27, 1973 a National Moment of Prayer and Thanksgiving for the peaceful end to the Vietnam War, and the 24 hours beginning at the same time as a. National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving.
That the President authorize the flying of the American flag at the appointed hour;
That all men and women of goodwill be urged to join in prayer that this settlement marks not only the end of the war in Vietnam, but the legalizing of a new era of world peace and understanding; and
That copies of this resolution lie sent to the Governors of the several States.
Approved February 1, 1973.