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Proclamation 9801 of October 5, 2018
Columbus Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In 1492, Christopher Columbus and his mighty three-ship fleet, the Nin˜a,
Pinta, and Santa Maria, first spotted the Americas. His historic achievement
ushered in an Age of Discovery that expanded our knowledge of the world.
Columbus’s daring journey marked the beginning of centuries of transatlantic
exploration that transformed the Western Hemisphere. On Columbus Day,
we commemorate the achievements of this skilled Italian explorer and recognize his courage, will power, and ambition—all values we cherish as Americans.
Columbus’s spirit of determination and adventure has provided inspiration
to generations of Americans. On Columbus Day, we honor his remarkable
accomplishments as a navigator, and celebrate his voyage into the unknown
expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. His expedition formed the initial bond between Europe and the Americas, and changed the world forever. Today,
in that spirit, we continue to seek new horizons for greater opportunity
and further discovery on land, in sea, and in space.
Although Spain sponsored his voyage, Columbus was, in fact, a proud
citizen of the Italian City of Genoa. As we celebrate the tremendous strides
our Nation has made since his arrival, we acknowledge the important contributions of Italian Americans to our country’s culture, business, and civic
life. We are also thankful for our relationship with Italy, a great ally that
shares our strong, unwavering commitment to peace and prosperity.
In commemoration of Christopher Columbus’s historic voyage, the Congress,
by joint resolution of April 30, 1934, and modified in 1968 (36 U.S.C.
107), as amended, has requested the President proclaim the second Monday
of October of each year as ‘‘Columbus Day.’’
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 October 8, 2018,
as Columbus Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe
this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also direct that the
flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed
day in honor of our diverse history and all who have contributed to shaping
this Nation.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-third.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 197 (Thursday, October 11, 2018)]
[Presidential Documents]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-22335]
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[[Page 51615]]
Proclamation 9801 of October 5, 2018
Columbus Day, 2018
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In 1492, Christopher Columbus and his mighty three-ship
fleet, the Ni[ntilde]a, Pinta, and Santa Maria, first
spotted the Americas. His historic achievement ushered
in an Age of Discovery that expanded our knowledge of
the world. Columbus's daring journey marked the
beginning of centuries of transatlantic exploration
that transformed the Western Hemisphere. On Columbus
Day, we commemorate the achievements of this skilled
Italian explorer and recognize his courage, will power,
and ambition--all values we cherish as Americans.
Columbus's spirit of determination and adventure has
provided inspiration to generations of Americans. On
Columbus Day, we honor his remarkable accomplishments
as a navigator, and celebrate his voyage into the
unknown expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. His expedition
formed the initial bond between Europe and the
Americas, and changed the world forever. Today, in that
spirit, we continue to seek new horizons for greater
opportunity and further discovery on land, in sea, and
in space.
Although Spain sponsored his voyage, Columbus was, in
fact, a proud citizen of the Italian City of Genoa. As
we celebrate the tremendous strides our Nation has made
since his arrival, we acknowledge the important
contributions of Italian Americans to our country's
culture, business, and civic life. We are also thankful
for our relationship with Italy, a great ally that
shares our strong, unwavering commitment to peace and
prosperity.
In commemoration of Christopher Columbus's historic
voyage, the Congress, by joint resolution of April 30,
1934, and modified in 1968 (36 U.S.C. 107), as amended,
has requested the President proclaim the second Monday
of October of each year as ``Columbus Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 October 8, 2018, as
Columbus Day. I call upon the people of the United
States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies
and activities. I also direct that the flag of the
United States be displayed on all public buildings on
the appointed day in honor of our diverse history and
all who have contributed to shaping this Nation.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
fifth day of October, in the year of our Lord two
thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and forty-
third.
(Presidential Sig.)
[FR Doc. 2018-22335
Filed 10-10-18; 11:15 am]
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