United Nations Day, 2006

Proclamation 8073 of October 20, 2006

United Nations Day, 2006

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On October 24, 1945, the United Nations was formed to
promote peace and international security, further
economic and social development, protect fundamental
human dignity, and recognize the equal rights of men
and women. On United Nations Day, we recognize the
establishment of this important organization and
underscore our commitment to making the world free and
secure.

The United Nations was built on the idea that nations
can act together to resolve conflict, and in the more
than six decades since it was formed, the United
Nations has addressed significant international
challenges. With 192 member countries, the United
Nations works to promote freedom, expand opportunity,
and reach out to those in need.

Today, as we work to combat extremism and terror with
justice and dignity, the efforts of the United Nations
are as vital as ever. The world needs the members of
the United Nations to stand together to help the
organization live up to its founding ideals, fulfill
its mission, and spread hope and liberty to people
around the globe. Together, we can combat terrorism,
help empower the voices of moderation, fight disease,
and work for a world where all people are free to
determine their own destinies.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United
States, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2006, as United
Nations Day. I urge the Governors of the 50 States, the
Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the
officials of other areas under the flag of the United
States to observe United Nations Day with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twentieth day of October, in the year of our Lord two
thousand six, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.