[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 216 (Wednesday, November 9, 1994)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Page 55981]
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[FR Doc No: 94-27937]


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[Federal Register: November 9, 1994]




                        Presidential Documents 



                Proclamation 6755 of November 5, 1994

 

National Women Veterans Recognition Week, 1994

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During the American Civil War, both Union and 
                Confederate forces relied on the skill and courage of 
                women. Thousands volunteered as nurses; others spied on 
                the enemy; many disguised themselves as men and stood 
                to fight in battle. As our Nation has grown, so too has 
                the number of women veterans. From Europe to Korea to 
                the Persian Gulf, their knowledge and leadership have 
                been essential in maintaining the unparalleled 
                effectiveness of every branch of the United States 
                Armed Forces.

                Today, American women share the responsibility of 
                defending the cause of freedom around the world. Time 
                and again, women have demonstrated their 
                professionalism in peacetime and have proven their 
                mettle in combat. Their heroism, their bravery, and 
                their tireless devotion to duty have helped to ensure 
                all Americans the protection of the greatest fighting 
                force the world has ever known.

                America is blessed with more than 1 million living 
                women veterans. In myriad different roles, they have 
                brought honor to our country and strength to our cause. 
                As more and more women answer the call to military 
                service, we salute the many proud veterans who served 
                before them and paved the way. Our veterans exemplify 
                the spirit of patriotism and service that has 
                characterized American women in uniform throughout our 
                Nation's history.

                In respect for and recognition of these distinguished 
                citizens, the Congress, by Public Law 103-148, has 
                designated the week of November 6, 1994, through 
                November 12, 1994, as ``National Women Veterans 
                Recognition Week'' and has authorized and requested the 
                President to issue a proclamation in observance of this 
                week.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week 
                of November 6, 1994, through November 12, 1994, as 
                National Women Veterans Recognition Week. I encourage 
                all Americans to join in acknowledging the tremendous 
                contributions and sacrifices of these noble veterans 
                with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen 
                hundred and ninety-four, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and 
                nineteenth.

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[FR Doc. 94-27937
Filed 11-8-94; 9:35 am]
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