    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 117, 108th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 7671 of April 30, 2003

    Loyalty Day, 2003

    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation

    To be an American is not a matter of blood or birth. Our citizens are
    bound by ideals that represent the hope of all mankind: that all men are
    created equal, endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the
    pursuit of happiness. On Loyalty Day, we reaffirm our allegiance to our
    country and resolve to uphold the vision of our Forefathers.
    Our founding principles have endured, guiding our Nation toward progress
    and prosperity and allowing the United States to be a leader among
    nations of the world. Throughout our history, honorable men and women
    have demonstrated their loyalty to America by making remarkable
    sacrifices to preserve and protect these values.
    Today, America's men and women in uniform are protecting our Nation,
    defending the peace of the world, and advancing the cause of liberty.
    The world has seen again the fine character of our Nation through our
    military as they fought to protect the innocent and liberate the
    oppressed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. We are honored by the service of
    foreign nationals in our Armed Services whose willingness to risk their
    lives for a country they cannot yet call their own is proof of the
    loyalty this country inspires. Their service and sacrifice are a
    testament to their love for America, and our soldiers' honor on and off
    the battlefield reaffirms our Nation's most deeply held beliefs: that
    every life counts, and that all humans have an unalienable right to live
    as free people.
    These values must be imparted to each new generation. Our children need
    to know that our Nation is a force for good in the world, extending hope
    and freedom to others. By learning about America's history,
    achievements, ideas, and heroes, our young citizens will come to
    understand even more why freedom is worth protecting.
    Last September, I announced several initiatives that will help improve
    students' knowledge of American history, increase their civic
    involvement, and deepen their love for our great country. The We the
    People initiative will encourage the teaching of American history and
    civic education by providing grants for curriculum development and
    training seminars. The Our Documents initiative will use the Internet to

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    bring information about and the text of 100 of America's most important
    documents from the National Archives to classrooms and communities
    across the country. These initiatives are important, for it is only when
    our children have an understanding of our past that they will be able to
    lead the future.
    This Loyalty Day, as we express allegiance to our Nation and its
    founding ideals, we resolve to ensure that the blessings of liberty
    endure and extend for generations to come.
    The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has designated May 1 of
    each year as ``Loyalty Day,'' and I ask all Americans to join me in this
    day of celebration and in reaffirming our allegiance to our Nation.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
    America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2003, as Loyalty Day. I call upon all
    the people of the United States to join in support of this national
    observance. I also call upon government officials to display the flag of
    the United States on all government buildings on Loyalty Day.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
    April, in the year of our Lord two thousand three, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
    seventh.
    GEORGE W. BUSH