[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 219 (Thursday, November 13, 2014)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 67309-67310]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-26994]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 219 / Thursday, November 13, 2014 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 9208 of November 7, 2014

                
Veterans Day, 2014

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Since the birth of our Nation, American patriots have 
                stepped forward to serve our country and defend our way 
                of life. With honor and distinction, generations of 
                servicemen and women have taken up arms to win our 
                independence, preserve our Union, and secure our 
                freedom. From the Minutemen to our Post-9/11 
                Generation, these heroes have put their lives on the 
                line so that we might live in a world that is safer, 
                freer, and more just, and we owe them a profound debt 
                of gratitude. On Veterans Day, we salute the Soldiers, 
                Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who have 
                rendered the highest service any American can offer, 
                and we rededicate ourselves to fulfilling our 
                commitment to all those who serve in our name.

                Today, we are reminded of our solemn obligation: to 
                serve our veterans as well as they have served us. As 
                we continue our responsible drawdown from the war in 
                Afghanistan and more members of our military return to 
                civilian life, we must support their transition and 
                make sure they have access to the resources and 
                benefits they have earned. My Administration is working 
                to end the tragedy of homelessness among our veterans, 
                and we are committed to providing them with quality 
                health care, access to education, and the tools they 
                need to find a rewarding career. As a Nation, we must 
                ensure that every veteran has the chance to share in 
                the opportunity he or she has helped to defend. Those 
                who have served in our Armed Forces have the 
                experience, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve 
                success as members of our civilian workforce, and it is 
                critical that we harness their talent.

                Across our country, veterans who fought to protect our 
                democracy around the globe are strengthening it here at 
                home. Once leaders in the Armed Forces, they are now 
                pioneers of industry and pillars of their communities. 
                Their character reflects our enduring American spirit, 
                and in their example, we find inspiration and strength.

                This day, and every day, we pay tribute to America's 
                sons and daughters who have answered our country's 
                call. We recognize the sacrifice of those who have been 
                part of the finest fighting force the world has ever 
                known and the loved ones who stand beside them. We will 
                never forget the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice 
                and all those who have not yet returned home. As a 
                grateful Nation, let us show our appreciation by 
                honoring all our veterans and working to ensure the 
                promise of America is within the reach of all who have 
                protected it.

                With respect for and in recognition of the 
                contributions our service members 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, 2014, as Veterans Day. I encourage all Americans to 
                recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans 
                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

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                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 
                seventh day of November, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                ninth.
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[FR Doc. 2014-26994
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