[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 (Friday, May 25, 2012)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 31481-31482]
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Vol. 77

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No. 102

May 25, 2012

Part III





The President





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Proclamation 8828--National Maritime Day, 2012
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                Proclamation 8828 of May 22, 2012

                
National Maritime Day, 2012

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                For 237 years, the men and women of the United States 
                Merchant Marine have risen to meet our country's call. 
                They have strengthened our economy and our security in 
                times of calm and conflict, connecting our service 
                members to the supplies they need and transporting our 
                exports into the global marketplace. On National 
                Maritime Day, we pay tribute to all those who have 
                served and sacrificed on our waterways and around the 
                world.

                From privateers who bravely fought for American 
                independence to mariners who have supported our Armed 
                Forces for over two centuries, the United States 
                Merchant Marine carries forward an enduring legacy of 
                service to our Nation. In the War of 1812, mariners put 
                their lives on the line to preserve our young Republic, 
                engaging British warships with sloops and schooners off 
                our Atlantic coast. During World War II, they executed 
                perilous transits to support our troops in combat. And 
                throughout the 20th century and into the 21st, Merchant 
                Mariners have contributed to the defense of our Nation 
                by transporting essential cargo to ports across the 
                globe. Their commitment has helped deliver us through 
                periods of conflict, and their service will remain a 
                critical asset to our security in the years ahead.

                Our maritime industry also sustains the robust domestic 
                and international trade networks that power our 
                economy. As we open up new markets for American exports 
                and support our businesses here at home, the United 
                States Merchant Marine will continue to play a vital 
                role in driving progress and prosperity in communities 
                across our country. Today, we commemorate that 
                important work, and we honor the mariners who dedicate 
                their lives to seeing it through.

                The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 
                1933, has designated May 22 of each year as ``National 
                Maritime Day,'' and has authorized and requested the 
                President to issue annually a proclamation calling for 
                its appropriate observance.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 22, 
                2012, as National Maritime Day. I call upon the people 
                of the United States to mark this observance and to 
                display the flag of the United States at their homes 
                and in their communities. I also request that all ships 
                sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day.

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

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