    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 132, 115th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 9799 of October 5, 2018

    German-American Day, 2018

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    German Americans have helped build our Republic, shape our heritage, and
    enrich our culture since the arrival of the first German settlers in the
    New World on October 6, 1683. They brought with them and instilled in
    their descendants a desire for liberty and dreams of a better life. Our
    history is replete with examples of their commitment to civic
    engagement, hard work, and invention. On German-American Day, we proudly
    celebrate the invaluable contributions that Americans of German
    descent--the largest ancestry group in the United States--have made to
    every facet of our society.
    More than 43 million Americans proudly claim German heritage, linked by
    the shared sense of entrepreneurship and tradition German-American
    pioneers have instilled in our great country. The industry and ingenuity
    of German Americans shaped and continue to impact our national
    landscape. They played a central role in establishing and building some
    of our great American cities, including Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
    Cincinnati, Ohio; St. Louis, Missouri; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and others.
    German Americans have made an indelible mark on business, agriculture,
    art, design, science, technology, and education. German Americans also
    have a proud history of military service, including the more than
    200,000 who served in the Union Army during the Civil War.
    The deep bond between our Nation and Germany, which predates our
    independence, continues today. Together, we are a cornerstone of the
    transatlantic alliance and champions of economic and personal freedom.
    As Germany launches its yearlong German-American friendship festival,
    Wunderbar Together, we proudly honor these strong historical ties and
    examine how we will build on our partnership in the years to come.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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, 2018, as
    German-American Day. I call upon all Americans to celebrate the
    achievements and contributions of German Americans with appropriate
    ceremonies, activities, and programs.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of
    October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    third.
    DONALD J. TRUMP