[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 198 (Friday, October 12, 2012)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 62137-62138]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25231]


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                Proclamation 8883 of October 5, 2012

                
German-American Day, 2012

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                United by dreams of freedom, opportunity, and better 
                lives for their families, generations of immigrants 
                have crossed land and sea to pursue the American 
                promise. With unfailing hope for the future they knew 
                was possible here, German Americans have shared in that 
                promise and contributed immeasurably to our Nation.

                During the more than three centuries since the first 
                German settlers arrived in North America, German 
                immigrants and their descendants have played a vital 
                role in every part of our society. With each 
                generation, they have passed on to their children and 
                grandchildren an enduring commitment to hard work, 
                civic engagement, and family. Many German traditions 
                are so ingrained in our Nation's story that many people 
                are unaware of their origins, but the indelible mark 
                they have left on the character of our country is 
                unmistakable.

                The United States is proud to count Germany as one of 
                our closest and strongest allies. At its core, the 
                alliance between our nations is a partnership between 
                our peoples. For many years, citizens of both our 
                countries--entrepreneurs, innovators, students, 
                scientists, and soldiers--have worked together to forge 
                a brighter future at home and around the world. Those 
                bonds continue to grow stronger with lifelong 
                connections cultivated through educational exchanges 
                and valuable partnerships between our two nations. 
                Today, we celebrate that spirit of collaboration, and 
                we reflect on the innumerable ways generations of 
                German Americans have enriched the American story.

                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 6, 2012, as 
                German-American Day. I encourage all Americans to learn 
                more about the history of German Americans and reflect 
                on the many contributions they have made to our Nation.

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

[FR Doc. 2012-25231
Filed 10-11-12; 8:45 am]
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