William Boyd
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Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:08 am Post subject:
Veterans Day, 2004 By President Bush |
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Veterans Day, 2004
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In Focus: Veterans
Americans live in freedom because of our veterans' courage,
dedication to duty, and love of country. On Veterans Day, we honor
these brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces and
defended our Nation.
Across America, there are more than 25 million veterans. Their ranks
include generations of citizens who have risked their lives while
serving in military conflicts, including World War II, Korea,
Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and the war on terror. They have fought
for the security of our country and the peace of the world. They
have defended our founding ideals, protected the innocent, and
liberated the oppressed from tyranny and terror. They have known the
hardships and the fears and the tragic losses of war. Our veterans
know that in the harshest hours of conflict they serve just and
honorable purposes.
Through the years, our veterans have returned home from their duties
to become active and responsible citizens in their communities,
further contributing to the growth and development of our Nation.
Their commitment to service inspires all Americans.
With respect for and in recognition of the contributions our service
men and women have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the
world, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11
of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor
veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2004, as Veterans Day and
urge all Americans to observe November 7 through November 13, 2004,
as National Veterans Awareness Week. I urge all Americans to
recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through ceremonies
and prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to
display the flag of the United States and to encourage and
participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I invite
civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools,
businesses, unions, and the media to support this national
observance with commemorative expressions and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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