[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 198 (Friday, October 11, 2024)]
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Vol. 89

Friday,

No. 198

October 11, 2024

Part IV





The President





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Proclamation 10834--Leif Erikson Day, 2024


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The President

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                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 forty-
                ninth.
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