    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 10110 of October 30, 2020
    National American History and Founders Month, 2020
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation
    In the Black Hills of South Dakota stands an enduring tribute to four of
    our greatest Presidents--George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham
    Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt. Mount Rushmore symbolizes the proud
    history of our Nation, a history that began on July 4, 1776, with the
    revolutionary words written in the Declaration of Independence. This
    summer, I spoke before this beautiful monument in celebration of
    Independence Day to call attention to the brilliant vision of our
    Founding Fathers and their profound, momentous statement that ``all men
    are created equal.''; And, earlier this year at the National Archives,
    the sacred home of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution,
    and the Bill of Rights--our Nation's Charters of Freedom--I pledged that
    our great American heroes will never be forgotten, our schools will
    teach the story of our Nation as it happened, and the truth of our
    history will never be erased or rewritten. Throughout this month, we
    celebrate the incredible history of the United States and commit to
    continually work toward the promise of a more perfect Union.
    The story of our Nation is one of tireless progress toward realizing and
    defending our founding principles--individual liberty, representative
    self-government, and equality of opportunity. In the 18th century, the
    founding generation sacrificed blood and treasure to defend the spark of
    liberty on this continent, constructing the framework of our new
    American society. In the 19th century, the mettle of that foundation was
    tested as Americans took up arms against one another in a struggle that
    ultimately eradicated the great injustice of slavery from our country, a
    conflict that, though it left a dark stain on the fabric of our Nation,
    ultimately strengthened our commitment to freedom and helped us further
    realize the true promise of the founding. The American 20th century saw
    great strides in progress for civil rights, as women won the right to
    vote and timeless voices like Martin Luther King, Jr., illuminated the
    path toward true equality for Black Americans. Abroad, American service
    members carried the torch of liberty to those in need, liberating Europe
    and Asia from fascist oppression and freeing billions of people around
    the world from the suffocating yoke of communism.
    This is the inheritance of today's generation of Americans. A history
    defined by righteous struggle in service to our founding ideals of
    liberty and justice for all. A history populated by heroes and warriors
    for freedom. And a history marked by an unyielding commitment to virtue
    and principle. This history is what distinguishes our Nation as the most
    free and just society in the world.

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    Today, however, a fringe element of radical politicians, media voices,
    corporate executives, and other activists seek to use their immense
    power to obscure the ideals of our country, rewrite our Nation's proud
    history, and desecrate the memory of our Founders. Statues have been
    torn down and destroyed, violent mobs have masqueraded under the false
    banner of peaceful protests, and free speech has come under siege in the
    public square and on online platforms. As one example among
    many, theoretical frameworks like ``Critical Race Theory''; have
    corrupted our United States history and civic education courses in
    public schools, board rooms, the military, and government agencies,
    promoting racial division and discrimination. Adherents to Critical Race
    Theory and other associated ideologies believe that America is an
    inherently racist and sexist country, defined by oppression and
    hierarchies of victimhood, rather than freedom and equality. Critical
    Race Theory and those who promote it seek to strip individual agency
    from all Americans and instead relegate them into pre-determined
    categories of belief based on their racial or sexual identity. If
    Americans are distracted by such theories from studying the true history
    of our great Nation--its mistakes and its triumphs--we risk the
    dissolution of our common bonds and we will be weakened as a country.
    That is why I recently signed an Executive Order that bans executive
    departments and agencies and Federal contractors from teaching Critical
    Race Theory, in an effort to prevent the indoctrination of the American
    people by these dangerous ideologies. Now, more than ever, we must
    continue to forge an even brighter future for our Nation by preserving
    its past. As President, I will always honor the great legacy of
    America's history and its Founders.
    Throughout this month, we recommit to protecting the great American
    story, one of a Nation that has promoted liberty and ensured freedom for
    millions. We know that when we collectively recognize and cherish our
    history, we are made stronger as one people. The divine truth our
    Founders enshrined in the fabric of our Nation--that all people are
    created equal--will, if we cherish and protect it, ensure the blessings
    of unparalleled freedom and prosperity for all posterity.
    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 laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November
    2020 as National American History and Founders Month. I call upon the
    people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate
    ceremonies and activities.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
    October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fifth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP