National Women Veterans Recognition Week, 1994

Proclamation 6755 of November 5, 1994

National Women Veterans Recognition Week, 1994

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During the American Civil War, both Union and
Confederate forces relied on the skill and courage of
women. Thousands volunteered as nurses; others spied on
the enemy; many disguised themselves as men and stood
to fight in battle. As our Nation has grown, so too has
the number of women veterans. From Europe to Korea to
the Persian Gulf, their knowledge and leadership have
been essential in maintaining the unparalleled
effectiveness of every branch of the United States
Armed Forces.

Today, American women share the responsibility of
defending the cause of freedom around the world. Time
and again, women have demonstrated their
professionalism in peacetime and have proven their
mettle in combat. Their heroism, their bravery, and
their tireless devotion to duty have helped to ensure
all Americans the protection of the greatest fighting
force the world has ever known.

America is blessed with more than 1 million living
women veterans. In myriad different roles, they have
brought honor to our country and strength to our cause.
As more and more women answer the call to military
service, we salute the many proud veterans who served
before them and paved the way. Our veterans exemplify
the spirit of patriotism and service that has
characterized American women in uniform throughout our
Nation's history.

In respect for and recognition of these distinguished
citizens, the Congress, by Public Law 103-148, has
designated the week of November 6, 1994, through
November 12, 1994, as ``National Women Veterans
Recognition Week'' and has authorized and requested the
President to issue a proclamation in observance of this
week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week
of November 6, 1994, through November 12, 1994, as
National Women Veterans Recognition Week. I encourage
all Americans to join in acknowledging the tremendous
contributions and sacrifices of these noble veterans
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen
hundred and ninety-four, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and
nineteenth.

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