[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 60 (Monday, March 29, 2004)]
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The President





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Proclamation 7764--Greek Independence Day: A National Day of 
Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2004
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                Proclamation 7764 of March 25, 2004

                
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of 
                Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2004

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The love of liberty that helped shape our Constitution 
                has deep roots in the spirit of ancient Greece. As we 
                observe Greek Independence Day, we celebrate the 
                timeless democratic principles that all freedom-loving 
                people cherish.

                To continue to strengthen and spread liberty around the 
                world, the values and traditions of democracy must be 
                passed on to each new generation. In 1821, our Nation 
                supported the cause of Greek independence when the 
                brave men and women of Greece began their long struggle 
                for liberty. This struggle continued through the end of 
                World War II. On the anniversary of the Greek 
                Declaration of Independence, we honor the courage of 
                these proud patriots and celebrate our nations' shared 
                commitment to democracy.

                Today, Greece and America are strong allies and 
                strategic partners in the great struggles for liberty 
                and the global war on terror. We are working together 
                to bring a fair and lasting settlement to Cyprus. We 
                look forward to a future of continued friendship and 
                collaboration between our two great nations as we 
                advance peace and democracy in the world.

                In celebrating Greek Independence Day, we are also 
                grateful for the many ways Greek Americans have 
                enriched our communities and strengthened our country.

                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 March 25, 2004, as Greek 
                Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of 
                Greek and American Democracy. I call upon all Americans 
                to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and 
                activities.

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

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[FR Doc. 04-7162
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