[Title 3 CFR 7852]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - January 1, 2005 Edition]
[Title 3 - Presidential Documents]
[Proclamation 7852 - Proclamation 7852 of December 6, 2004]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office]


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Proclamation 7852 of December 6, 2004

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2004

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On a quiet Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, more than 2,400 Americans 
were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor. On that day, life changed in 
America, and the course of history was altered forever.
Our citizens reacted to the attack with firm determination to defeat 
tyranny and secure our Nation. This enterprise required the commitment 
and effort of our entire country. At the height of the conflict, the 
United States had ships on every ocean and troops on five continents. In 
all, more than 16 million Americans wore the uniform of our Nation. They 
came from all walks of life. They served honorably and fought fiercely. 
At home, millions more contributed to the war effort, laboring for 
victory in our factories, on farms, and across America.
Today, we honor those who fought and died at Pearl Harbor, and we pay 
special tribute to the veterans of World War II. These heroes hold a 
cherished place in our history. Through their courage, sacrifice, and 
selfless dedication, they saved our country and preserved freedom. As we 
fight the war on terror, their patriotism continues to inspire a new 
generation of Americans who have been called to defend the blessings of 
liberty. Like those who have gone before them throughout our history, 
our troops fighting the war on terror are defending America from danger 
and liberating the oppressed.
The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December 
7 of each year as ``National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2004, as National Pearl Harbor 
Remembrance Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn 
occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all Federal 
agencies, interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the 
flag of the United States at half-staff this December 7 in honor of 
those who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH

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