81 FR 17597 - Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2016

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Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 60 (March 29, 2016)

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FR Document		2016-07222

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 60 (Tuesday, March 29, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 60 (Tuesday, March 29, 2016)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 17597-17600]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07222]



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Vol. 81

Tuesday,

No. 60

March 29, 2016

Part III





The President





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Proclamation 9409--Greek Independence Day: A National Day of 
Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2016


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 81 , No. 60 / Tuesday, March 29, 2016 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 9409 of March 24, 2016

                
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of 
                Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2016

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Inspired by ancient Greece's example, America's 
                Founding Fathers drew on Hellenic principles to guide 
                our democracy in its nascence. Nearly half a century 
                after the Stars and Stripes first flew over our 
                country, a flag was raised on a mountaintop in Greece, 
                and a revolution spawned that would bring democracy 
                back to its birthplace and lay the cornerstone of the 
                close relationship enjoyed by our two nations. On the 
                195th anniversary of Greece's independence, we 
                celebrate the friendship between our countries and 
                honor the contributions that Greek Americans have made 
                to our national character.

                Our common histories are reflected in our shared 
                values. Throughout our storied pasts, our peoples have 
                upheld the fundamental ideals we cherish by working 
                together to safeguard the foundation of democracy upon 
                which both our nations are built. Greeks and Americans 
                have long stood shoulder-to-shoulder in defense of 
                freedom, and today, the Greek American community 
                carries forward the legacy of past Greeks who 
                enlightened our world by continuing to enrich our 
                society in unique ways. Driving generations, the hope 
                that incited both our revolutions still burns in the 
                hearts of Greek Americans and in all those across our 
                country who seek even greater opportunity for our 
                children and grandchildren.

                The Greek people have faced extraordinary challenges in 
                recent years, yet they remain steadfast in their 
                resilience and perseverance. In response to an ongoing 
                refugee and migration crisis, Greece is providing 
                humanitarian assistance to countless men, women, and 
                children seeking freedom from persecution and violence. 
                As Americans, we stand with Greece as partners, 
                friends, and NATO allies, and the Greek American 
                community serves as an important bridge that helps 
                bring us together. At our core, we share deep ties of 
                culture and family, and respect for the fundamental 
                rights of democratic States. Through good times and 
                bad, we share a common commitment to security and 
                liberty for people around the world. On this day, let 
                us reflect on nearly two centuries of strong bonds 
                between our nations, and let us recommit to working 
                together to strengthen our respective democracies.

                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 March 25, 2016, 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 sixteen, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and fortieth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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$17599 Federal Register Presidential Documents Vol. 81, No. 60 Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Title 3— Proclamation 9409 of March 24, 2016 The President Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2016 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Inspired by ancient Greece’s example, America’s Founding Fathers drew on Hellenic principles to guide our democracy in its nascence. Nearly half a century after the Stars and Stripes first flew over our country, a flag was raised on a mountaintop in Greece, and a revolution spawned that would bring democracy back to its birthplace and lay the cornerstone of the close relationship enjoyed by our two nations. On the 195th anniversary of Greece’s independence, we celebrate the friendship between our countries and honor the contributions that Greek Americans have made to our national character. Our common histories are reflected in our shared values. Throughout our storied pasts, our peoples have upheld the fundamental ideals we cherish by working together to safeguard the foundation of democracy upon which both our nations are built. Greeks and Americans have long stood shoulder- to-shoulder in defense of freedom, and today, the Greek American community carries forward the legacy of past Greeks who enlightened our world by continuing to enrich our society in unique ways. Driving generations, the hope that incited both our revolutions still burns in the hearts of Greek Americans and in all those across our country who seek even greater oppor- tunity for our children and grandchildren. The Greek people have faced extraordinary challenges in recent years, yet they remain steadfast in their resilience and perseverance. In response to an ongoing refugee and migration crisis, Greece is providing humanitarian assistance to countless men, women, and children seeking freedom from persecution and violence. As Americans, we stand with Greece as partners, friends, and NATO allies, and the Greek American community serves as an important bridge that helps bring us together. At our core, we share deep ties of culture and family, and respect for the fundamental rights of democratic States. Through good times and bad, we share a common commitment to security and liberty for people around the world. On this day, let us reflect on nearly two centuries of strong bonds between our nations, and let us recommit to working together to strengthen our respective democracies. 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 March 25, 2016, 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. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with D0 VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:00 Mar 28, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4705 Sfmt 4790 E:\FR\FM\29MRD0.SGM 29MRD0$

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FR Citation		81 FR 17597