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

Proclamation 7845 of November 9, 2004


 
World Freedom Day, 2004


By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Fifteen years ago, the people of East and West Germany tore down the
Berlin Wall, and freedom triumphed over Communism. 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, we recognize all of those who fought for liberty
and helped end the oppression of Central and Eastern Europe. We stand by
those who today are enjoying the blessings of liberty. And we reaffirm
our commitment to extending peace and freedom in the world.
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, 2004, as World
Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this
day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to reaffirm their
dedication to freedom and democracy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH

PROCLAMATION 7846--NOV. 15, 2004