[nfb-talk] History of Presidential Releases

[Kenneth Chrane]

I believe that the first Presidential release was September 1973.
Dr. Jernigan was the first president to make a presidential release.

Ken Chrane


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Subject: [nfb-talk] History of Presidential Releases


> Hello everyone,
>
>    Some recent discussions concerning the presidential release prompted me
> to wonder a few things. Perhaps some of you know the answer. Here are my
> questions:
>
> 1. When were presidential releases first produced and sent to local
> chapters?
> 2. Was it Dr. TenBroek, or Dr. Jernigan who first began distributing
> presidential releases to our affiliates?
>
>
>    Knowing something about the history of presidential releases would be
> great to know and will help all members understand their importance and 
> how
> they help us spread the word of the federation among the blind community 
> and
> how they keep us connected wherever we are in this great land.
>
> Peter Donahue
>
>
> "Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber
>      And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered.
>      And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you
>      On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you."
> Will You Come to the Bower
> Traditional Irish Folk Song
>
>
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