[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 20, 2023)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 87893-87894]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28169]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 10687 of December 15, 2023

                
Wright Brothers Day, 2023

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                One hundred twenty years ago on the sand dunes of Kitty 
                Hawk, North Carolina, two brothers forever changed the 
                course of history. Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved 
                one of the most transformative technological 
                advancements in the history of humankind: the first-
                ever sustained, controlled, and powered flight. This 
                Wright Brothers Day, we honor Wilbur and Orville's 
                quintessentially American spirit of innovation and 
                ingenuity, and we celebrate their enduring legacy as 
                pioneers who took our Nation to new heights.

                On December 17, 1903, after years of arduous research, 
                meticulous designs, and dangerous trials, Wilbur and 
                Orville launched the Wright Flyer. Twelve seconds and 
                120 feet later, the brothers had achieved controlled 
                flight. Their feat propelled our Nation forward, 
                accelerating advancements in aeronautics and bringing 
                us closer to unlocking the full potential of humanity. 
                Through their determination and bold vision, the Wright 
                Brothers laid the foundations for some of the greatest 
                technological developments on record--from breaking the 
                sound barrier and stepping foot on the moon to flying a 
                helicopter on Mars and launching deep-space telescopes 
                that are answering some of the fundamental questions of 
                the universe. The legacy of the Wright brothers lives 
                on through the talents and spirits of today's American 
                dreamers and doers.

                Most of all, Wilbur and Orville's advancement led to a 
                new American innovation: modern air travel. My 
                Administration is committed to preserving and investing 
                in this legacy by enhancing safety and comfort from 
                takeoff to landing. Through the Bipartisan 
                Infrastructure Law, we are improving airport 
                infrastructure across the country--expanding capacity 
                at airport terminals, increasing energy efficiency, and 
                making air travel more accessible for people with 
                disabilities--all while creating good jobs across our 
                Nation.

                I have often said that America can be defined in one 
                word: possibilities. This Wright Brothers Day, let us 
                recognize these two courageous brothers from Dayton, 
                Ohio, for reminding us what we can accomplish when we 
                work together to reach our loftiest dreams and tackle 
                our greatest challenges. May we recommit to carrying 
                forward their bold spirit of creativity and cooperation 
                as we forge a better future for all.

                The Congress, by a joint resolution approved December 
                17, 1963, as amended (77 Stat. 402; 36 U.S.C. 143), has 
                designated December 17 of each year as ``Wright 
                Brothers Day'' and has authorized and requested the 
                President to issue annually a proclamation inviting the 
                people of the United States to observe that day with 
                appropriate ceremonies and activities.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of 
                the United States of America, do hereby proclaim 
                December 17, 2023, as Wright Brothers Day.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fifteenth day of December, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand twenty-three, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                eighth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2023-28169
Filed 12-19-23; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3395-F4-P