Presidential Documents

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Federal Register 

Vol. 79, No. 226 

Monday, November 24, 2014 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 9212 of November 19, 2014 

National Child’s Day, 2014 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

In the faces of today’s children we see tomorrow’s leaders and innovators. 

Like their parents and grandparents before them, they have the potential 

to unearth new discoveries, pioneer bold inventions, and unlock 

groundbreaking solutions to longstanding problems. Every generation has 

sought to reach beyond the limits of the known world and push the boundaries of human imagination. But to realize what we know is possible for 

our daughters and sons, we must harness their talents and abilities. On 

National Child’s Day, we recognize that success is built on a foundation 

of opportunity, and we continue our work to build a society where every 

child can seize his or her future. 

Early education is one of the best investments we can make in a child’s 

life, and my Administration is committed to expanding access to preschool 

and high-quality early learning across America. We are investing in programs 

that enhance and expand infant and toddler care in high-need communities, 

and next month, we will host the White House Summit on Early Education, 

bringing together a broad coalition of partners dedicated to ensuring girls 

and boys can learn and grow, regardless of who they are or where they 

come from. In districts throughout our Nation, we are strengthening our 

public schools and working to make sure every child has the opportunity 

to reach higher. 

To succeed in the classroom and thrive in their communities, all children 

deserve a healthy start in life. That is why First Lady Michelle Obama’s 

Let’s Move! initiative is working to make it easier for parents and children 

to make healthy choices by increasing the availability of nutritious foods 

and the opportunities for physical activity. And I continue to fight to provide 

the freedom and security of quality, affordable health care to children and 

their families. The Affordable Care Act prohibits insurance companies from 

denying coverage to children with pre-existing conditions and requires that 

most health plans cover recommended preventive services for kids without 

copays, including immunizations and developmental screenings. Families 

who do not have health insurance can visit www.HealthCare.gov to find 

coverage that fits their needs and their budget. 

A world-class education and a robust health system are essential pillars 

of a society devoted to ensuring children can pursue their full measure 

of happiness—and we all must work together to lift up the next group 

of thinkers and doers. As we celebrate the limitless potential of a generation 

born in an era of tremendous possibility, let us join with parents, professionals, and community members and renew our commitment to supporting 

the dreams of all our daughters and sons. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States 

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution 

and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 20, 2014, 

as National Child’s Day. I call upon all citizens to observe this day with 

appropriate activities, programs, and ceremonies, and to rededicate ourselves 

to creating the bright future we want for our Nation’s children. 


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth 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 thirtyninth. 

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