[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 118, 108th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

Proclamation 7764 of March 25, 2004


 
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and
American Democracy, 2004

By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation

The love of liberty that helped shape our Constitution has deep roots in
the spirit of ancient Greece. As we observe Greek Independence Day, we
celebrate the timeless democratic principles that all freedom-loving
people cherish.
To continue to strengthen and spread liberty around the world, the
values and traditions of democracy must be passed on to each new
generation. In 1821, our Nation supported the cause of Greek
independence when the brave men and women of Greece began their long
struggle for liberty. This struggle continued through the end of World
War II. On the anniversary of the Greek Declaration of Independence, we
honor the courage of these proud patriots and celebrate our nations'
shared commitment to democracy.
Today, Greece and America are strong allies and strategic partners in
the great struggles for liberty and the global war on terror. We are
working together to bring a fair and lasting settlement to Cyprus. We
look forward to a future of continued friendship and collaboration
between our two great nations as we advance peace and democracy in the
world.
In celebrating Greek Independence Day, we are also grateful for the many
ways Greek Americans have enriched our communities and strengthened our
country.
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 March 25, 2004, as Greek
Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of

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Greek and American Democracy. I call upon all Americans to observe this
day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
eighth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
PROCLAMATION 7765--APR. 2, 2004