[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 199 (Tuesday, October 14, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-24461]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8303 of October 8, 2008

                
Leif Erikson Day, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                On Leif Erikson Day, we remember that son of Iceland 
                and grandson of Norway for his journey to North 
                America, and we celebrate the influential role Nordic 
                Americans have played in our society.

                Leif Erikson was among the world's greatest and most 
                daring explorers. More than 1,000 years ago, he led a 
                crew across the Atlantic to North America. Today, the 
                same desire to explore and open new frontiers inspires 
                our citizens and contributes to the strength of our 
                Nation.

                America's friendships with Denmark, Finland, Iceland, 
                Norway, and Sweden are strong, and Nordic Americans 
                have added to our rich cultural diversity and proud 
                ancestry. On this day, we recognize these individuals 
                for their remarkable achievements in all sectors of our 
                society. America is grateful for the many contributions 
                of Nordic Americans, and we continue to draw 
                inspiration from the courage and optimism of the 
                adventurous Leif Erikson.

                To honor Leif Erikson and to celebrate our citizens of 
                Nordic American heritage, the Congress, by joint 
                resolution (Public Law 88-566) approved on September 2, 
                1964, has authorized the President to proclaim October 
                9 of each year as ``Leif Erikson Day.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 9, 
                2008, as Leif Erikson Day. I call upon all Americans to 
                observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, 
                activities, and programs to honor our rich Nordic-
                American heritage.

                 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                eighth day of October, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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