Women's History Month, 2008

Proclamation 8225 of March 10, 2008

Women's History Month, 2008

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During Women's History Month, we celebrate the courage,
foresight, and resolve of women who have strengthened
our democracy.

America has been transformed by strong women whose
contributions shaped the history of our country. Amelia
Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the
Atlantic, and she inspired generations of women to
follow their dreams. Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu helped
advance our knowledge and understanding of the world
through her achievements in atomic research. Harriet
Tubman fought racial injustice and opened doors for
more Americans to participate fully in our society.

Today, women are continuing this legacy of leadership
as entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, scientists,
lawyers, artists, and public officials. They are also
providing guidance and care to their loved ones and
strengthening America's families and communities. We
also remember the women of the United States Armed
Forces who are serving our country with honor and
distinction across the world.

This month, we honor the extraordinary women of our
Nation's past and recognize the countless women who are
demonstrating leadership in every aspect of American
life.

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 March 2008 as Women's
History Month. I call upon all our citizens to observe
this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
activities that honor the history, accomplishments, and
contributions of American women.

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