[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 219 (Thursday, November 13, 2003)]
[Presidential Documents]
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                Proclamation 7732 of November 7, 2003

                
World Freedom Day, 2003

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Fourteen years ago, freedom-loving people tore down the 
                Berlin Wall and began to set a nation free from 
                Communist oppression. On World Freedom Day, the United 
                States joins with other countries in commemorating that 
                historic day. The United States is committed to 
                liberty, freedom, and the universal struggle for human 
                rights. We strive to advance peace and democracy and to 
                safeguard these ideals around the world.

                After dividing families, friends, and communities for 
                28 years, the dismantling of the Berlin Wall reunited 
                Germany and helped spread freedom across Central and 
                Eastern Europe. With free elections and the spread of 
                democratic values, these countries won their liberty, 
                and their people became free. These democracies today 
                contribute to a strong Europe, and the United States 
                values their friendship and their partnership.

                On World Freedom Day, Americans express gratitude for 
                our freedom and dedicate ourselves to upholding the 
                ideals of democracy. Today, we are working with other 
                nations to bring freedom to people around the world. 
                American and coalition forces are sacrificing to bring 
                peace, security, and liberty to Iraq, Afghanistan, and 
                elsewhere. This is a mission for all who believe in 
                democracy, tolerance, and freedom.

                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, 2003, as World 
                Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United 
                States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies 
                and activities and to affirm their dedication to 
                freedom and democracy for all.

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

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[FR Doc. 03-28584
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