[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 236 (Thursday, December 9, 2004)]
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Part VII





The President





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Proclamation 7852--National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2004


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Federal Register / Vol. 69, No. 236 / Thursday, December 9, 2004 / 
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The President

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                Proclamation 7852 of December 6, 2004

                
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2004

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                On a quiet Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, more than 
                2,400 Americans were killed in the attack on Pearl 
                Harbor. On that day, life changed in America, and the 
                course of history was altered forever.

                Our citizens reacted to the attack with firm 
                determination to defeat tyranny and secure our Nation. 
                This enterprise required the commitment and effort of 
                our entire country. At the height of the conflict, the 
                United States had ships on every ocean and troops on 
                five continents. In all, more than 16 million Americans 
                wore the uniform of our Nation. They came from all 
                walks of life. They served honorably and fought 
                fiercely. At home, millions more contributed to the war 
                effort, laboring for victory in our factories, on 
                farms, and across America.

                Today, we honor those who fought and died at Pearl 
                Harbor, and we pay special tribute to the veterans of 
                World War II. These heroes hold a cherished place in 
                our history. Through their courage, sacrifice, and 
                selfless dedication, they saved our country and 
                preserved freedom. As we fight the war on terror, their 
                patriotism continues to inspire a new generation of 
                Americans who have been called to defend the blessings 
                of liberty. Like those who have gone before them 
                throughout our history, our troops fighting the war on 
                terror are defending America from danger and liberating 
                the oppressed.

                The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has 
                designated December 7 of each year as ``National Pearl 
                Harbor Remembrance Day.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 
                7, 2004, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. I 
                encourage all Americans to observe this solemn occasion 
                with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all 
                Federal agencies, interested organizations, groups, and 
                individuals to fly the flag of the United States at 
                half-staff this December 7 in honor of those who died 
                as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                sixth day of December, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand four, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.

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[FR Doc. 04-27241
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