[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8209--DEC. 4, 2007

Proclamation 8209 of December 4, 2007
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On December 7, 1941, our Nation was viciously attacked at Pearl Harbor,
America's Pacific Fleet was battered and broken, and more than 2,400
American lives were lost. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day,
America honors those brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice
in defense of our homeland, and we recognize those veterans who with
strength and resolve defended our Nation and advanced the cause of
freedom during World War II.
When it mattered most, an entire generation of Americans stepped forward
to protect our freedom and to defend liberty. Their devotion to duty and
willingness to serve a cause greater than self helped secure our future
and our way of life. Liberty prevailed because of the sacrifice of these
courageous patriots, and America and her allies preserved a world where
democracy could flourish. Our Nation remains forever in the debt of
these brave Americans.
From the unprovoked attack at Pearl Harbor grew a steadfast resolve that
has made America a defender of freedom around the world, and our mission
continues as our men and women in uniform serve at home and in distant
lands. Today, as we defend our Nation's founding

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ideals, we pay special tribute to those who lost their lives at Pearl
Harbor, honor our veterans of World War II, and celebrate the liberty
that makes America a lasting symbol of hope to the world.
The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December
7 of each year as ``National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.'';
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2007, as National Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn
occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all Federal
agencies, interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the
flag of the United States at half-staff this December 7 in honor of
those who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH