[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 198 (Thursday, October 14, 2004)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 61135-61136]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-23206]



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Part IV





The President





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Proclamation 7829--Columbus Day, 2004



Proclamation 7830--General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2004
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                Proclamation 7829 of October 11, 2004

                
Columbus Day, 2004

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The journeys of Christopher Columbus are among the 
                world's greatest stories of daring and discovery. His 
                courage, optimism, and adventurous spirit altered the 
                course of history. On Columbus Day, we celebrate this 
                remarkable explorer and his contributions to the ``New 
                World.''

                In August 1492, Columbus left Spain and sailed into the 
                unknown with the simplest of navigational equipment. 
                The risks were great and the outcome uncertain. Yet, 
                Columbus was committed to the cause of discovery, 
                finding a more efficient trade route to the East and 
                advancing European civilization.

                Today, Columbus' voyages continue to stir our 
                imagination and encourage us to explore new frontiers. 
                His spirit of determination and discovery is a 
                characteristic shared by the American people and is 
                reflected throughout our history, from the Lewis and 
                Clark Expedition to the Moon landing and our many 
                scientific and technological advances.

                Columbus Day is also a celebration of the many 
                contributions that Italian Americans have made to our 
                Nation. Every aspect of our culture, whether it be art 
                or music, law or politics, reflects the influence of 
                Italian Americans. On this day we also remain thankful 
                for the strong ties between the United States and Italy 
                and pay tribute to the courageous and selfless Italian 
                forces who are helping to advance freedom alongside 
                American and coalition troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

                In commemoration of Columbus' journey, the Congress, by 
                joint resolution of April 30, 1934, and modified in 
                1968 (36 U.S.C. 107), as amended, has requested that 
                the President proclaim the second Monday of October of 
                each year as ``Columbus Day.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 
                11, 2004, as Columbus Day. I call upon the people of 
                the United States to observe this day with appropriate 
                ceremonies and activities. I also direct that the flag 
                of the United States be displayed on all public 
                buildings on the appointed day in honor of Christopher 
                Columbus.

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

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 04-23206
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