German-American Day, 2007

Proclamation 8185 of October 4, 2007

German-American Day, 2007

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Generations of German Americans have helped shape our
national culture and advance our legacy of freedom. On
German-American Day, we recognize the many
contributions that Americans of German descent have
made to our vibrant country.

German immigrants, in search of a brighter future, were
among the first pioneers to settle in Jamestown. Since
then, German Americans have influenced our society in
all walks of life and helped expand our democratic
heritage and our deeply held belief in individual
liberty. The leadership and strong spirit of German
Americans have helped shape our country and advance the
great blessings of our Nation.

German-American Day is also an opportunity to honor the
strong ties between the United States and Germany and
to celebrate our friendship. On this day, we underscore
our commitment to working together to promote peace and
making the world a more hopeful place.

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 6, 2007, as German-
American Day. I encourage all Americans to celebrate
the many contributions German Americans have made to
our Nation's liberty and prosperity.

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