National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2004

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Part VII

The President

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Proclamation 7852--National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2004

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 7852 of December 6, 2004

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2004

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On a quiet Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, more than
2,400 Americans were killed in the attack on Pearl
Harbor. On that day, life changed in America, and the
course of history was altered forever.

Our citizens reacted to the attack with firm
determination to defeat tyranny and secure our Nation.
This enterprise required the commitment and effort of
our entire country. At the height of the conflict, the
United States had ships on every ocean and troops on
five continents. In all, more than 16 million Americans
wore the uniform of our Nation. They came from all
walks of life. They served honorably and fought
fiercely. At home, millions more contributed to the war
effort, laboring for victory in our factories, on
farms, and across America.

Today, we honor those who fought and died at Pearl
Harbor, and we pay special tribute to the veterans of
World War II. These heroes hold a cherished place in
our history. Through their courage, sacrifice, and
selfless dedication, they saved our country and
preserved freedom. As we fight the war on terror, their
patriotism continues to inspire a new generation of
Americans who have been called to defend the blessings
of liberty. Like those who have gone before them
throughout our history, our troops fighting the war on
terror are defending America from danger and liberating
the oppressed.

The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has
designated December 7 of each year as ``National Pearl
Harbor Remembrance Day.''

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim December
7, 2004, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. I
encourage all Americans to observe this solemn occasion
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all
Federal agencies, interested organizations, groups, and
individuals to fly the flag of the United States at
half-staff this December 7 in honor of those who died
as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.

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

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