Presidential Documents

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Federal Register 

Vol. 75, No. 217 

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 

Title 3— 

The President 

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. 

[FR Doc. 2010–28609 

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