    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 128, 113th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    PROCLAMATION 9091--MAR. 24, 2014

    Proclamation 9091 of March 24, 2014

    Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and

    American Democracy, 2014

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    lmost two centuries ago, the people of Greece laid claim to their
    independence and began a long struggle to restore democracy to its
    birthplace. Greek Americans crossed oceans to fight for the freedom of
    their ancestral homeland, and through two World Wars and a Cold War,
    Greece and the United States stood side-by-side. On Greek Independence
    Day, we honor the deep connections between our two nations and celebrate
    the democratic ideals at the heart of our shared history.
    America's form of government owes much to the small group of Greek city-
    states that pioneered democracy thousands of years ago. Just as Hellenic
    principles guided our Founders, Greek antiquity has inspired
    generations, from writers and activists to architects and inventors.
    Greek Americans have contributed as leaders of culture, community,
    business, and government. Through the generations, they have helped
    shape our enduring democracy--a Nation that accepts our obligations to
    one another and understands that we must rise and fall as one.
    Greece is a valued NATO ally, and our friendship remains as strong as
    ever. As Greece takes tough action to rebuild its economy and bring
    relief to the Greek people, the United States offers our continued
    support. Today, let us reaffirm a bond that extends beyond government,
    connects our peoples, and inspires all who strive to choose their own
    destiny.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2014, as
    Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and
    American Democracy. I call upon the people of the United States to
    observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day
    of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
    eighth.
    BARACK OBAMA