[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 129, 114th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9343 of October 5, 2015

German-American Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Throughout our history, German Americans have woven distinct threads
into the fabric of our country. In extraordinary ways--by crossing the
Atlantic, planting roots in communities across our country, and spurring
shared advances--German Americans have proven our Nation's diversity
makes our society ever stronger. On German-American Day, we celebrate
the immeasurable ways their talents and ideas have helped shape the
progress of our time.
Since their earliest days on America's shores, the German people have
striven to realize the fundamental promise that everyone deserves the
chance to make of their lives what they will. Building up our society as
architects and artists, inventors and engineers, they continue to push
boundaries and bolster dreams in their communities and across our
country. From their service in our Armed Forces to our classrooms, we
see the strength and passion of German heritage integrated into the
identity of our American family.
The stories of German-American men and women also remind us of the
important partnership between our two nations. In the 70 years since the
end of World War II and the quarter century since the fall of the Berlin
Wall, Americans and Germans have inspired each other and worked to
address key challenges that affect the world we share. From combatting
violent extremism and climate change to expanding economic and
educational opportunity for women and girls, our common principles bind
us together as inseparable allies. As we commemorate the strong
friendship between our peoples, may we never forget our unique
histories, and may we continue working together to reach for a more
peaceful and prosperous future.
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 October 6, 2015, as
German-American Day. I encourage all Americans to learn more about the
history of German Americans and reflect on the many contributions they
have made to our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA