[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 220 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 69117-69118]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-29124]


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The President





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Proclamation 7625--World Freedom Day, 2002


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                Proclamation 7625 of November 8, 2002

                
World Freedom Day, 2002

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                On World Freedom Day, the United States joins with the 
                nations of the world that are dedicated to liberty and 
                democratic values in commemorating the fall of the 
                Berlin Wall, which occurred on November 9, 1989. As we 
                remember this historic event, we renew our commitment 
                to advancing democracy, peace, and freedom for all 
                throughout the world.

                The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in a new era of 
                liberty and self-determination in Central and Eastern 
                Europe. In the years that followed this remarkable 
                event, the citizens of formerly Communist states 
                participated in open elections, secured their common 
                rights to free speech, and claimed other fundamental 
                freedoms. This triumph for democracy demonstrated that 
                tyranny is temporary, and that liberty is the universal 
                and guiding goal for all mankind.

                Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, we have made great 
                progress in encouraging free and open societies on 
                every continent. But challenges remain. Today, too many 
                people still suffer at the hands of dictators who deny 
                liberty and support activities and organizations that 
                aim to disrupt the freedom of other countries.

                On World Freedom Day, we celebrate freedom and its 
                capacity to improve lives around the world. We also 
                honor the people of the former Soviet bloc countries 
                who fought against tyranny, and we recognize those who 
                continue the struggle for freedom worldwide. As we face 
                new challenges and welcome new opportunities, we remain 
                committed to protecting our freedom and helping others 
                realize their dreams of liberty.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim November 9, 2002, as World 
                Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United 
                States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies 
                and activities and to reaffirm their dedication to 
                freedom and democracy for all.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                eighth day of November, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand two, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.

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