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Proclamation 8368 of May 1, 2009
Loyalty Day, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
More than two centuries ago, our Nation’s Founders declared the birth
of a new Nation and began an experiment in self-governance. The young
Republic committed itself to protecting the rights of life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness for all citizens. These ideals inspired loyalty to the
young Nation and moved volunteers to fight for their independence.
Generations later, these founding principles continue to unify and command
the loyalty of the American people. The United States has expanded in
size, increased in population, and grown in diversity, yet the promise of
liberty and the pursuit of happiness arouse the patriotism and loyalty of
Americans anew. Just as early settlers pledged to do their part to build
the new Nation, now recent immigrants—loyal to the very same values—
are helping America fulfill its promise.
We enjoy these blessings of liberty only because brave patriots have answered
the call of duty. The men and women of the United States Armed Forces
exemplify loyalty to our highest ideals, as do those who have fought valiantly
for civil rights within our borders. These Americans and many others have
made enormous sacrifices, and our Nation is grateful for their selflessness
and unshakeable loyalty.
The Congress, by Public Law 85–529, as amended, has designated May
1 of each year as ‘‘Loyalty Day.’’ On Loyalty Day, we honor our Nation
and remember with pride the courageous individuals who help keep it
safe and strong and who honor its legacy of freedom and equal opportunity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States
of America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2009, as Loyalty Day. I call upon
all the people of the United States to join in support of this national
observance and to display the flag of the United States on Loyalty Day.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 85 / Tuesday, May 5, 2009 /
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[[Page 20863]]
Proclamation 8368 of May 1, 2009
Loyalty Day, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
More than two centuries ago, our Nation's Founders
declared the birth of a new Nation and began an
experiment in self-governance. The young Republic
committed itself to protecting the rights of life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all citizens.
These ideals inspired loyalty to the young Nation and
moved volunteers to fight for their independence.
Generations later, these founding principles continue
to unify and command the loyalty of the American
people. The United States has expanded in size,
increased in population, and grown in diversity, yet
the promise of liberty and the pursuit of happiness
arouse the patriotism and loyalty of Americans anew.
Just as early settlers pledged to do their part to
build the new Nation, now recent immigrants--loyal to
the very same values--are helping America fulfill its
promise.
We enjoy these blessings of liberty only because brave
patriots have answered the call of duty. The men and
women of the United States Armed Forces exemplify
loyalty to our highest ideals, as do those who have
fought valiantly for civil rights within our borders.
These Americans and many others have made enormous
sacrifices, and our Nation is grateful for their
selflessness and unshakeable loyalty.
The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has
designated May 1 of each year as ``Loyalty Day.'' On
Loyalty Day, we honor our Nation and remember with
pride the courageous individuals who help keep it safe
and strong and who honor its legacy of freedom and
equal opportunity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 1,
2009, as Loyalty Day. I call upon all the people of the
United States to join in support of this national
observance and to display the flag of the United States
on Loyalty Day.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand
nine, and of the Independence of the United States of
America the two hundred and thirty-third.
(Presidential Sig.)
[FR Doc. E9-10559
Filed 5-4-09; 12:00 pm]
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