[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 86 (Thursday, May 2, 1996)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Page 19503]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-11103]



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 The President

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                Proclamation 6889 of April 30, 1996

                
Loyalty Day, 1996

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                In his inaugural address, President John F. Kennedy 
                said, ``Since this country was founded, each generation 
                of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its 
                national loyalty.'' The members of our Armed Forces 
                have long responded to such a call, though their task 
                has often been difficult and fraught with peril. 
                Drawing on an abiding devotion to country, America's 
                service men and women have faced loneliness and danger, 
                grave injury and death, to protect our Nation's 
                interests and to reach out to others by providing 
                humanitarian assistance.

                In pausing to honor all those who have dedicated their 
                lives to our freedom, let us reflect on their deep 
                commitment to the fundamental ideals of independence, 
                justice, and equality--the very foundations of our way 
                of life--and draw inspiration from their shining 
                example. For more than 200 years, America's shores have 
                embraced immigrants seeking opportunity, while our 
                system of government has encouraged people around the 
                world who struggle against tyranny and oppression. 
                Following the brave men and women who wear our Nation's 
                uniform, let us each do our part to strengthen this 
                legacy and to ensure that future generations will enjoy 
                and cherish the precious liberties we hold so dear.

                To nurture loyalty to and love of country, the 
                Congress, by Public Law 85-529, has designated May 1 of 
                each year as ``Loyalty Day.'' We spend this day in 
                celebration of our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and 
                we honor the extraordinary sacrifices made by the 
                members of our Armed Forces throughout our Nation's 
                proud history.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 
                1996, as Loyalty Day. I call upon all Americans to 
                observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and 
                activities, including recitation of the Pledge of 
                Allegiance. I also call upon government officials to 
                display the flag on all government buildings and 
                grounds.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord 
                nineteen hundred and ninety-six, and of the 
                Independence of the United States of America the two 
                hundred and twentieth.

                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 96-11103
Filed 5-1-96; 8:45 am]
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