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WI{ER~ the President of the Uuited States has determined <br />that this nation must defend itself an~ its allies aEainst installation <br />by the Soviet government of offeusive weapons in Cuba; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS~ the necessity for makinE decisions in such matters <br />is s heavy burden upon the President~ and his course of conduct will <br />affect world pesce and the very contiuuance o£ the United States of <br />America as ~ free nstion~ <br /> <br /> NOW. THEREFORE~ BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of <br />Portsmouth, Virginia, that this Council and the citizens of this City <br />pledge their support ~o the President of the United States in his effort <br />to maintai~ world peace if possible~ and in his determination ~o defend <br />our country and its citizens in the event of conflict. <br /> <br /> Adopted by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, <br />at a meeting held October 23, 1962. <br /> <br />Teste: <br /> <br />City Clerk <br /> <br /> <br />