[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 59 (Wednesday, March 27, 2013)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 18455-18456]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07171]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 8942 of March 22, 2013

                
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of 
                Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2013

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Each year, America celebrates Greek Independence Day to 
                strengthen the bonds between the birthplace of 
                democracy and the world's oldest republic. We recognize 
                the enduring contributions of Greek Americans, woven 
                into the fabric of our national life. And we reflect on 
                the ancient Hellenic principles that inspired our 
                Founders to vest the powers of government in the hands 
                of the people.

                In both America and Greece, we are inheritors to great 
                republics, entrusted to safeguard the ideals that make 
                representative government work. Our peoples have 
                learned that democracy flourishes when we respect our 
                differences, hold fast to the principles that unite us, 
                and move forward with common purpose. It is a legacy 
                lived by generations of Greek Americans, who for 
                centuries have helped write proud chapters in our 
                country's history and continue to enrich the character 
                of our Nation.

                Today, we congratulate Greece, a valued NATO ally, as 
                it commemorates the 192nd anniversary of its 
                independence, and we pledge our continued solidarity as 
                the country works to rebuild its economy. In the face 
                of hardship, America stands with the people of Greece, 
                confident they can meet the challenges of the 21st 
                century while upholding their ancient ideals.

                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 March 25, 2013, as 
                Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration 
                of Greek and American Democracy. I call upon the people 
                of the United States to observe this day with 
                appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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

[FR Doc. 2013-07171
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