[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 193 (Friday, October 8, 2021)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 56181-56182]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22134]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 10278 of October 5, 2021

                
German-American Day, 2021

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Since the first Germans arrived on American soil in the 
                17th century in search of religious freedom and 
                opportunity, German-Americans have played an essential 
                role in the foundation and growth of our country. 
                Today, German-Americans make up one of the largest 
                ancestry groups in our country, with more than 43 
                million Americans of German heritage living in the 
                United States. Their influence has been felt in each 
                successive generation, and their contributions to the 
                United States have been innumerable. On German-American 
                Day, we celebrate the German-Americans who continue to 
                enhance our Nation with their talents, skills, 
                knowledge, and rich cultural heritage.

                The contributions of German-Americans are woven into 
                the fabric of America, touching our lives every day. 
                From the Brooklyn Bridge to airplanes, jeans to pianos, 
                the food we eat to the beer we drink--German-Americans 
                have invented, built, and influenced some of the most 
                iconic American products and institutions. Generations 
                of German-Americans have served our Nation as first 
                responders, public servants, scientists, entrepreneurs, 
                farmers and ranchers, authors, and athletes among many 
                other occupations.

                The strong ties between the people of America and 
                Germany that have arisen since the end of World War II 
                reflect the common bonds our countries enjoy. We remain 
                committed to the shared democratic values and 
                institutions that have shaped our nations and our 
                economies. Earlier this year, the United States and 
                Germany signed the Washington Declaration, reaffirming 
                the democratic principles that underpin our steadfast 
                commitment to bilateral cooperation in promoting peace, 
                security, and prosperity around the world. The United 
                States and Germany are inseparable allies.

                On German-American Day, we celebrate our Nation's 
                German-American heritage and recognize the 
                contributions both past and present of German-Americans 
                across our country.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of 
                the United States of America, do hereby proclaim 
                October 6, 2021, as German-American Day. I urge all 
                Americans to celebrate the rich and varied history of 
                German-Americans and remember 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 twenty-one, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                sixth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2021-22134
Filed 10-7-21; 8:45 am]
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