[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 215 (Monday, November 7, 2011)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 69081-69082]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-28997]



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Vol. 76

Monday,

No. 215

November 7, 2011

Part VIII





The President





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Proclamation 8751--Veterans Day, 2011
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                Proclamation 8751 of November 3, 2011

                
Veterans Day, 2011

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Today, our Nation comes together to honor our veterans 
                and commemorate the legacy of profound service and 
                sacrifice they have upheld in pursuit of a more perfect 
                Union. Through their steadfast defense of America's 
                ideals, our service members have ensured our country 
                still stands strong, our founding principles still 
                shine, and nations around the world know the blessings 
                of freedom. As we offer our sincere appreciation and 
                respect to our veterans, to their families, to those 
                who are still in harm's way, and to those we have laid 
                to rest, let us rededicate ourselves to serving them as 
                well as they have served the United States of America.

                Our men and women in uniform are bearers of a proud 
                military tradition that has been dutifully passed 
                forward--from generation to generation--for more than 
                two centuries. In times of war and peace alike, our 
                veterans have served with courage and distinction in 
                the face of tremendous adversity, demonstrating an 
                unfaltering commitment to America and our people. Many 
                have made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the 
                country they loved. The selflessness of our service 
                members is unmatched, and they remind us that there are 
                few things more fundamentally American than doing our 
                utmost to make a difference in the lives of others.

                Just as our veterans stood watch on freedom's frontier, 
                so have they safeguarded the prosperity of our Nation 
                in our neighborhoods, our businesses, and our homes. As 
                teachers and engineers, doctors and parents, these 
                patriots have made contributions to civilian life that 
                serve as a testament to their dedication to the welfare 
                of our country. We owe them a debt of honor, and it is 
                our moral obligation to ensure they receive our support 
                for as long as they live as proud veterans of the 
                United States Armed Forces. This year, as our troops in 
                Iraq complete their mission, we will honor them and all 
                who serve by working tirelessly to give them the care, 
                the benefits, and the opportunities they have earned.

                On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to our veterans, to the 
                fallen, and to their families. To honor their 
                contributions to our Nation, let us strive with renewed 
                determination to keep the promises we have made to all 
                who have answered our country's call. As we fulfill our 
                obligations to them, we keep faith with the patriots 
                who have risked their lives to preserve our Union, and 
                with the ideals of service and sacrifice upon which our 
                Republic was founded.

                With respect for and in recognition of the 
                contributions our service members have made to the 
                cause of peace and freedom around the world, the 
                Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 
                11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public 
                holiday to honor our Nation's veterans.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 
                11, 2011, as Veterans Day. I encourage all Americans to 
                recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans 
                through appropriate public ceremonies and private 
                prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local 
                officials to display the flag of the United States and 
                to participate in patriotic activities in their 
                communities. I call on

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                all Americans, including civic and fraternal 
                organizations, places of worship, schools, and 
                communities to support this day with commemorative 
                expressions and programs.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                third day of November, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand eleven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.
                
                
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