[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 206 (Tuesday, October 26, 2010)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 65561-65562]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-27189]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8589 of October 22, 2010

                
United Nations Day, 2010

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Sixty-five years ago, 51 nations came together in the 
                aftermath of one of history's most devastating wars to 
                rededicate themselves to peace, justice, and progress. 
                The founders of the United Nations vowed to work 
                together to ensure that the horrors seen in World War 
                II would never be repeated. On United Nations Day, we 
                join our friends around the world in reflecting on our 
                shared interests and renewing our commitment to 
                international law, common security, accountability, and 
                prosperity for all peoples.

                The United Nations has made great advances since it 
                first developed out of ruin and genocide, and, today, 
                this partnership includes 192 member states. Throughout 
                its journey to live up to its founding values, it has 
                remained an indispensable vehicle for coordinated 
                action to tackle global problems. In a time when we 
                face challenges such as nuclear proliferation, climate 
                change, transnational terrorism, food security risks, 
                and pandemic disease, we must work as one to build the 
                kind of world we want to see in the 21st century.

                This vital international body provides a forum and 
                framework for leaders to come together to advance our 
                shared ideals. Through its broad range of peace 
                operations, it helps limit and resolve conflicts that 
                could otherwise threaten the security of individuals 
                and the stability of nations. The United Nations' 
                humanitarian assistance lifts up countless lives, 
                supporting nations in meeting the most immediate human 
                needs and in building their own capabilities. Its 
                history of rushing assistance to disaster victims was 
                reflected this year in its response to the devastating 
                earthquake in Haiti, which also claimed the lives of 
                many United Nations officers. And, through its health, 
                education, and development programs, the United Nations 
                is helping empower the next generation of world 
                leaders. Although difficulties remain, the dialogue 
                fostered and actions taken by the United Nations will 
                continue to strengthen the foundations of freedom 
                across the globe.

                Though the future we envision for all the world's 
                children may not come easily, the founding of the 
                United Nations itself is a testament to human progress. 
                Let us continue to be guided by its founders' soaring 
                example, and move through the conflicts and divisions 
                of our time to a day when people from every part of 
                this world can live together in peace.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2010, as 
                United Nations Day. I urge the Governors of the 50 
                States, and the officials of all other areas under the 
                flag of the United States, to observe United Nations 
                Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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

[FR Doc. 2010-27189
Filed 10-25-10; 8:45 am]
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