World Freedom Day, 2003

Proclamation 7732 of November 7, 2003

World Freedom Day, 2003

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Fourteen years ago, freedom-loving people tore down the
Berlin Wall and began to set a nation free from
Communist oppression. On World Freedom Day, the United
States joins with other countries in commemorating that
historic day. The United States is committed to
liberty, freedom, and the universal struggle for human
rights. We strive to advance peace and democracy and to
safeguard these ideals around the world.

After dividing families, friends, and communities for
28 years, the dismantling of the Berlin Wall reunited
Germany and helped spread freedom across Central and
Eastern Europe. With free elections and the spread of
democratic values, these countries won their liberty,
and their people became free. These democracies today
contribute to a strong Europe, and the United States
values their friendship and their partnership.

On World Freedom Day, Americans express gratitude for
our freedom and dedicate ourselves to upholding the
ideals of democracy. Today, we are working with other
nations to bring freedom to people around the world.
American and coalition forces are sacrificing to bring
peace, security, and liberty to Iraq, Afghanistan, and
elsewhere. This is a mission for all who believe in
democracy, tolerance, and freedom.

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 November 9, 2003, as World
Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United
States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies
and activities and to affirm their dedication to
freedom and democracy for all.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
seventh day of November, in the year of our Lord two
thousand three, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and twenty-eighth.

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