[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 217 (Wednesday, November 10, 2010)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 69329-69330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-28609]



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The President





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Proclamation 8598--Veterans Day, 2010


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                Proclamation 8598 of November 5, 2010

                
Veterans Day, 2010

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                On Veterans Day, we come together to pay tribute to the 
                men and women who have worn the uniform of the United 
                States Armed Forces. Americans across this land 
                commemorate the patriots who have risked their lives to 
                preserve the liberty of our Nation, the families who 
                support them, and the heroes no longer with us. It is 
                not our weapons or our technology that make us the most 
                advanced military in the world; it is the unparalleled 
                spirit, skill, and devotion of our troops. As we honor 
                our veterans with ceremonies on this day, let our 
                actions strengthen the bond between a Nation and her 
                warriors.

                In an unbroken line of valor stretching across more 
                than two centuries, our veterans have charged into 
                harm's way, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice, to 
                protect the freedoms that have blessed America. Whether 
                Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard, they are our 
                Nation's finest citizens, and they have shown the 
                heights to which Americans can rise when asked and 
                inspired to do so. Our courageous troops in Iraq, 
                Afghanistan, and around the globe have earned their 
                place alongside previous generations of great 
                Americans, serving selflessly, tour after tour, in 
                conflicts spanning nearly a decade.

                Long after leaving the uniform behind, many veterans 
                continue to serve our country as public servants and 
                mentors, parents and community leaders. They have added 
                proud chapters to the story of America, not only on the 
                battlefield, but also in communities from coast to 
                coast. They have built and shaped our Nation, and it is 
                our solemn promise to support our Soldiers, Sailors, 
                Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen as they return to 
                their homes and families.

                America's sons and daughters have not watched over her 
                shores or her citizens for public recognition, fanfare, 
                or parades. They have preserved our way of life with 
                unwavering patriotism and quiet courage, and ours is a 
                debt of honor to care for them and their families. 
                These obligations do not end after their time of 
                service, and we must fulfill our sacred trust to care 
                for our veterans after they retire their uniforms.

                As a grateful Nation, we are humbled by the sacrifices 
                rendered by our service members and their families out 
                of the deepest sense of service and love of country. On 
                Veterans Day, let us remember our solemn obligations to 
                our veterans, and recommit to upholding the enduring 
                principles that our country lives for, and that our 
                fellow citizens have fought and died for.

                With respect for and in recognition of the 
                contributions our service men and women have made to 
                the cause of peace and freedom around the world, the 
                Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 
                11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public 
                holiday to honor our Nation's veterans.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 
                11, 2010, as Veterans Day. I encourage all Americans to 
                recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans

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                through appropriate public ceremonies and private 
                prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local 
                officials to display the flag of the United States and 
                to participate in patriotic activities in their 
                communities. I call on all Americans, including civic 
                and fraternal organizations, places of worship, 
                schools, and communities to support this day with 
                commemorative expressions and programs.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.
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