Presidential Documents

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Federal Register 

Vol. 89, No. 198 

Friday, October 11, 2024 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 10834 of October 8, 2024 

Leif Erikson Day, 2024 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

On Leif Erikson Day, we celebrate the history and heritage of Nordic communities in the United States, whose contributions and cultures have helped 

shape our Nation. 

Many believe that roughly a millennium ago, Leif Erikson—a Norse explorer—and his crew were the first Europeans to reach the shores of North 

America. His spirit of adventure, curiosity, and resilience would inspire 

generations of Danes, Finns, Icelanders, Norwegians, and Swedes to sail 

across an ocean and begin new lives in America. These immigrants built 

bustling homes and enriched their communities, supporting and realizing 

the American Dream. They fought for our freedoms in the military; built 

new churches, businesses, and schools; and spearheaded social movements. 

Today, Nordic communities continue to enrich the fabric of the Nation. 

Nordic-American communities in the United States are foundational to our 

partnership and friendship with our Nordic Allies and their people. These 

nations share our vision for a world based on freedom, security, and opportunities for all. Together, we are working in lockstep to tackle the climate 

crisis and pioneer the next generation of technology that will power everyone’s economies. We are also standing with the brave people of Ukraine 

as they defend themselves against Russia’s brutal assault. I am proud that 

the United States supported the ratification process for Finland to join 

NATO, which was the fastest ratification in history. And I was honored 

to welcome Sweden as NATO’s 32nd Ally earlier this year. Together, I 

know that we will continue to stand for freedom and democracy for generations to come. 

Today, may we celebrate the important contributions and vibrant cultures 

of Nordic Americans to our Nation. And may we continue the work that 

so many Nordic communities in this country began: ensuring every American 

has an opportunity to reach the American Dream. 

To honor Leif Erikson, son of Iceland and grandson of Norway, and to 

celebrate Nordic-American heritage, the Congress, by joint resolution (Public 

Law 88–566) approved on September 2, 1964, has authorized the President 

of the United States to proclaim October 9 of each year as ‘‘Leif Erikson 

Day.’’ 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States 

of America, do hereby proclaim October 9, 2024, as Leif Erikson Day. I 

call upon all Americans to celebrate the contributions of Nordic Americans 

to our Nation with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. 


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day 

of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the 

Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortyninth. 

[FR Doc. 2024–23812 

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