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The role of the Federal Government in promoting health through the schools: report from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. (Peter Vidmar speech) (Transcript)
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Statement of Peter Vidmar, member, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, November 14, 1991.
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) is composed of 20 private citizens appointed by the President. 1991 marks the 35th anniversary of the President's Council, which was established in 1956 by President Eisenhower to improve the poor state of youth fitness in this country. Today, improving youth fitness continues to be the top priority ...
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