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

    Proclamation 7732 of November 7, 2003

    World Freedom Day, 2003

    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation

    Fourteen years ago, freedom-loving people tore down the Berlin Wall and
    began to set a nation free from Communist oppression. On World Freedom
    Day, the United States joins with other countries in commemorating that
    historic day. The United States is committed to liberty, freedom, and
    the universal struggle for human rights. We strive to advance peace and
    democracy and to safeguard these ideals around the world.
    After dividing families, friends, and communities for 28 years, the
    dismantling of the Berlin Wall reunited Germany and helped spread
    freedom across Central and Eastern Europe. With free elections and the
    spread of democratic values, these countries won their liberty, and
    their people became free. These democracies today contribute to a strong
    Europe, and the United States values their friendship and their
    partnership.
    On World Freedom Day, Americans express gratitude for our freedom and
    dedicate ourselves to upholding the ideals of democracy. Today, we are
    working with other nations to bring freedom to people around the world.
    American and coalition forces are sacrificing to bring peace, security,
    and liberty to Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. This is a mission for
    all who believe in democracy, tolerance, and freedom.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 9, 2003, as World
    Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this
    day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to affirm their
    dedication to freedom and democracy for all.

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    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of
    November, in the year of our Lord two thousand three, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
    eighth.
    GEORGE W. BUSH