[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 67 (Monday, April 9, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 17787-17788]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1776]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 67 / Monday, April 9, 2007 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 8121 of April 5, 2007

                
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 
                2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The men and women of the United States Armed Forces 
                have made great sacrifices to defend our Nation. They 
                have triumphed over brutal enemies, liberated 
                continents, and answered the prayers of millions around 
                the globe. On National Former Prisoner of War 
                Recognition Day, we honor the brave individuals who put 
                service above self and were taken captive while 
                protecting America and advancing the cause of freedom.

                Throughout our Nation's conflicts, American prisoners 
                of war have defied ruthless enemies and endured 
                tremendous hardships as they braved captivity. Their 
                strength showed the power and resilience of the 
                American spirit and the indomitable character of our 
                men and women in uniform. Their sacrifices are a great 
                example of courage, devotion, and love of country.

                Our Nation's former prisoners of war have helped secure 
                the priceless gift of freedom for all our citizens, and 
                we will always be grateful to them and their families. 
                On National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day and 
                throughout the year, we honor the American heroes who 
                have been taken as prisoners of war and remember their 
                legacy of bravery and selflessness.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2007, as National 
                Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. I call upon the 
                people of the United States to join me in honoring the 
                service and sacrifices of all American prisoners of 
                war. I call upon Federal, State, and local government 
                officials and private organizations to observe this day 
                with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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