Women's History Month, 2008, 13429-13430 [08-1030]

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 50 (Thursday, March 13, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 13429-13430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1030]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 50 / Thursday, March 13, 2008 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8225 of March 10, 2008

                
Women's History Month, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During Women's History Month, we celebrate the courage, 
                foresight, and resolve of women who have strengthened 
                our democracy.

                America has been transformed by strong women whose 
                contributions shaped the history of our country. Amelia 
                Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the 
                Atlantic, and she inspired generations of women to 
                follow their dreams. Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu helped 
                advance our knowledge and understanding of the world 
                through her achievements in atomic research. Harriet 
                Tubman fought racial injustice and opened doors for 
                more Americans to participate fully in our society.

                Today, women are continuing this legacy of leadership 
                as entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, scientists, 
                lawyers, artists, and public officials. They are also 
                providing guidance and care to their loved ones and 
                strengthening America's families and communities. We 
                also remember the women of the United States Armed 
                Forces who are serving our country with honor and 
                distinction across the world.

                This month, we honor the extraordinary women of our 
                Nation's past and recognize the countless women who are 
                demonstrating leadership in every aspect of American 
                life.

                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 March 2008 as Women's 
                History Month. I call upon all our citizens to observe 
                this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
                activities that honor the history, accomplishments, and 
                contributions of American women.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                tenth day of March, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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