[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 133, 116th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9943 of October 4, 2019

German-American Day, 2019

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On German-American Day, we proudly celebrate the contributions German
Americans have made to our Nation through their dedication and hard
work. The seeds of German-American heritage sown over three centuries
ago, when the 13 German families landed in Philadelphia in 1683,
continue to flourish and prosper in our country.
From our earliest days, German Americans have helped to secure the
rights we hold dear and to sustain the American experience. General
Friedrich von Steuben joined the noble American cause for independence,
lending critical expertise in military drills, tactics, and discipline
to train the soldiers of the Continental Army. As we expanded westward,
the German-born businessman Levi Strauss and his iconic namesake
clothing brand became emblematic of the resilient and pioneering
American spirit. Charles M. Schwab, a descendant of German immigrants,
strengthened America's steel industry, and his legacy as a business
tycoon continues to be synonymous with innovation and success. Today,
when we enjoy music played on a Steinway piano, read a Steinbeck novel,
or admire the artwork collected by painter and philanthropist Hilla
Rebay and displayed in New York's stunning Guggenheim Museum, we are
reminded of the countless ways German Americans have influenced our
society, commerce, and culture.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, a
triumph of freedom that embodies the dedication of the United States and
Germany to the rule of law and human rights. The United States and our
allies will continue to safeguard the torch of liberty and promote
global stability by defending personal and economic freedom for
generations to come.
This month, as we commemorate the contributions German Americans have
made to our Nation, we also recognize the more than 43 million Americans
who claim German heritage. Our shared values and historic

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and cultural ties strengthen the enduring bond between the United States
and Germany. This partnership is the foundation of a bright and hopeful
future for the world.
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, 2019, as
German-American Day. I call upon all Americans to celebrate the
achievements and contributions of German Americans to our Nation with
appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
fourth.
DONALD J. TRUMP