German-American Day, 2021

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 10278 of October 5, 2021

German-American Day, 2021

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Since the first Germans arrived on American soil in the
17th century in search of religious freedom and
opportunity, German-Americans have played an essential
role in the foundation and growth of our country.
Today, German-Americans make up one of the largest
ancestry groups in our country, with more than 43
million Americans of German heritage living in the
United States. Their influence has been felt in each
successive generation, and their contributions to the
United States have been innumerable. On German-American
Day, we celebrate the German-Americans who continue to
enhance our Nation with their talents, skills,
knowledge, and rich cultural heritage.

The contributions of German-Americans are woven into
the fabric of America, touching our lives every day.
From the Brooklyn Bridge to airplanes, jeans to pianos,
the food we eat to the beer we drink--German-Americans
have invented, built, and influenced some of the most
iconic American products and institutions. Generations
of German-Americans have served our Nation as first
responders, public servants, scientists, entrepreneurs,
farmers and ranchers, authors, and athletes among many
other occupations.

The strong ties between the people of America and
Germany that have arisen since the end of World War II
reflect the common bonds our countries enjoy. We remain
committed to the shared democratic values and
institutions that have shaped our nations and our
economies. Earlier this year, the United States and
Germany signed the Washington Declaration, reaffirming
the democratic principles that underpin our steadfast
commitment to bilateral cooperation in promoting peace,
security, and prosperity around the world. The United
States and Germany are inseparable allies.

On German-American Day, we celebrate our Nation's
German-American heritage and recognize the
contributions both past and present of German-Americans
across our country.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of
the United States of America, do hereby proclaim
October 6, 2021, as German-American Day. I urge all
Americans to celebrate the rich and varied history of
German-Americans and remember the many contributions
they have made to our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
fifth day of October, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and forty-
sixth.