The observance of Brotherhood Week, sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews, began today in more than 10, 000 communities throughout the country with a message from President Eisenhower stressing the need for unity and understanding among all Americans.
Governors and mayors across the United States issued proclamations urging the observance of Brotherhood Week which aims to lessen frictions of racial and religious differences. The Week will be observed in schools, colleges, churches, synagogues, as well as by civic bodies, veteran and youth groups and fraternal organizations.
Chaplains with the armed services have arranged brotherhood programs at military installations in this country and abroad. Radio and television stations will carry brotherhood messages in song, story and discussions throughout the week. The nation’s 18, 500 motion picture theatres have organized a Brotherhood Week campaign to enroll 50, 000 new members for the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
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