National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2006, 18159 [06-3476]

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 68 (Monday, April 10, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Page 18159]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3476]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 68 / Monday, April 10, 2006 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 7998 of April 5, 2006

                
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 
                2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                In every generation, America's Armed Forces have 
                answered the call to duty with dedication and valor. On 
                National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, we pay 
                tribute to the brave patriots of the United States 
                military who endured captivity because of war. These 
                heroes sacrificed their personal liberty to secure a 
                future of freedom for all Americans.

                While held as prisoners of war, American POWs have 
                reflected the best of our country, acting with 
                resourcefulness, bravery, and strength. Former POWs, 
                such as Corporal Tibor ``Ted'' Rubin, USA, continue to 
                inspire new generations to acts of courage and 
                compassion. Liberated by U.S. forces from a Nazi 
                concentration camp, Rubin enlisted in the Army after 
                immigrating to the United States. He was captured and 
                held as a POW during the Korean War even before he 
                became an American citizen. His incredible bravery and 
                service to his fellow POWs saved many lives and has 
                left a legacy of hope and honor, and for his heroism, I 
                had the great privilege to present him our Nation's 
                highest military award, the Medal of Honor.

                The sacrifices of those taken as prisoners of war have 
                helped bring security to American citizens and freedom 
                to the world. With determination and courage, America's 
                former POWs, their fallen and missing comrades, and 
                their families have demonstrated the true spirit of our 
                Nation, and they will never be forgotten.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2006, as National 
                Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. I call upon the 
                people of the United States to join me in remembering 
                and honoring the sacrifices of all American prisoners 
                of war. I call upon Federal, State, and local 
                government officials and private organizations to 
                observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and 
                activities.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fifth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

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[FR Doc. 06-3476
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