Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2025, 13827-13828 [2025-05414]

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 58 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 13827-13828]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-05414]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 58 / Thursday, March 27, 2025 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 10907 of March 24, 2025

                
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of 
                Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2025

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                On March 25, 1821, fueled by the rallying cry, 
                ``Freedom or Death,'' Greek revolutionaries began a war 
                for independence against the Ottoman Empire. The hard-
                fought victory established a sovereign Greek state and 
                a national homeland for Greece. On the 204th 
                anniversary of Greek Independence Day, we honor this 
                heroic fight for freedom, and the enduring democratic 
                ideals that continue to inspire the world.

                America is inextricably tied to both ancient and modern 
                Greece. We are tethered by history and tradition, the 
                struggle for self-governance, emancipation, and 
                rebirth. Our Founding Fathers drew inspiration from 
                Greek philosophers and statesmen to form the tenets of 
                our new Republic, now enshrined in our Constitution. 
                Our national character has been shaped, in part, by the 
                indelible impact of Greek influence in the arts and 
                architecture, language and literature, and academia and 
                military tradition. Today, across the United States, 
                generations of Greek Americans infuse our neighborhoods 
                and communities with a rich legacy of cultural 
                traditions, and a heritage of family, faith, 
                hospitality, and civic responsibility.

                Greece is one of our Nation's oldest friends, strategic 
                partners, and a valued NATO ally. We appreciate the 
                support of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in our 
                economic and diplomatic partnership as we forge 
                opportunities for collaboration in key sectors 
                including energy, science, technology, shipping, 
                logistics, and defense. The permanent presence of naval 
                forces in Souda Bay and bilateral training events 
                enhance warfighting capabilities and reflect our mutual 
                commitment to joint military cooperation as a 
                cornerstone of security and stability in Europe.

                On this day, we pause to celebrate Hellenic 
                independence, people of Greek heritage worldwide, and 
                the abiding kinship of likeminded nations who cherish 
                democracy, patriotism, prosperity, and peace.

                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 March 25, 2025, as 
                Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration 
                of Greek and American Democracy. I call upon the people 
                of the United States to observe this day with 
                appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-fourth day of March, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                ninth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2025-05414
Filed 3-26-25; 8:45 am]
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