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Proclamation 8390 of June 2, 2009
National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Caribbean Americans have made lasting contributions to our Nation’s culture
and history, and the month of June has been set aside to honor their
cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and social diversity.
Generations of immigrants have preserved the traditions of their homelands,
and these traditions have defined our Nation’s identity. Caribbean Americans
bring a unique and vibrant culture. This multilingual and multiethnic tradition has strengthened our social fabric and enriched the diversity of our
Nation.
Millions of individuals in the United States have Caribbean roots. Unfortunately some Caribbean Americans were forced to our country as slaves;
others arrived of their own volition. All have sought the promise of a
brighter tomorrow for themselves and their children.
In their pursuit of success, Caribbean Americans exhibit the traits all Americans prize: determination, a devotion to community, and patriotism. They
have made their mark in every facet of our society, from art to athletics
and science to service. Caribbean Americans have also safeguarded our
Nation in the United States Armed Forces.
This month we also recognize the critical relationship the United States
maintains with Caribbean nations. In a world of increasing communication
and connectivity, this friendship has become even more important. We
are neighbors, partners, and friends; we share the same aspirations for our
children; and we strive for the very same freedoms. Together, we can meet
the common challenges we face.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States
of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution
and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2009 as National
Caribbean-American Heritage Month. I urge all Americans to commemorate
this month by learning more about the history and culture of Caribbean
Americans.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day
of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence
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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 107 (Friday, June 5, 2009)]
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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 107 / Friday, June 5, 2009 /
Presidential Documents
[[Page 27069]]
Proclamation 8390 of June 2, 2009
National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Caribbean Americans have made lasting contributions to
our Nation's culture and history, and the month of June
has been set aside to honor their cultural, linguistic,
ethnic, and social diversity.
Generations of immigrants have preserved the
traditions of their homelands, and these traditions
have defined our Nation's identity. Caribbean Americans
bring a unique and vibrant culture. This multilingual
and multiethnic tradition has strengthened our social
fabric and enriched the diversity of our Nation.
Millions of individuals in the United States have
Caribbean roots. Unfortunately some Caribbean Americans
were forced to our country as slaves; others arrived of
their own volition. All have sought the promise of a
brighter tomorrow for themselves and their children.
In their pursuit of success, Caribbean Americans
exhibit the traits all Americans prize: determination,
a devotion to community, and patriotism. They have made
their mark in every facet of our society, from art to
athletics and science to service. Caribbean Americans
have also safeguarded our Nation in the United States
Armed Forces.
This month we also recognize the critical relationship
the United States maintains with Caribbean nations. In
a world of increasing communication and connectivity,
this friendship has become even more important. We are
neighbors, partners, and friends; we share the same
aspirations for our children; and we strive for the
very same freedoms. Together, we can meet the common
challenges we face.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim June 2009 as National
Caribbean-American Heritage Month. I urge all Americans
to commemorate this month by learning more about the
history and culture of Caribbean Americans.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
second day of June, 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. E9-13410
Filed 6-4-09; 11:15 am]
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