National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2018

Proclamation 9760 of May 31, 2018

National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2018

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we honor
America's long-shared history with our neighbors in the
Caribbean and celebrate the Caribbean Americans who
have enriched our Nation.

Caribbean Americans embody the American spirit, with
their talents and hard work contributing greatly to
America's economy. They protect our citizens as law
enforcement officers, serve our communities as public
officials, and mentor our country's young people as
educators. Through their tremendous athleticism and
determination, they have brought pride to the hearts of
the American people as members of numerous U.S. Olympic
teams. Their leadership and resolve have made
incredible contributions to our society.

As trailblazers, Americans with Caribbean roots have
sewn their own unique thread into the fabric of our
Nation. Dr. William Thornton, a native of the British
Virgin Islands, designed the United States Capitol and
is generally considered the first ``Architect of the
Capitol''. Jean Baptiste du Sable, the first permanent
resident of Chicago, was born in Haiti. Widely
recognized as the ``Founder of Chicago,'' his
prosperous trade settlement has become one of the most
iconic cities in the world.

This month, we acknowledge the numerous contributions
of Caribbean Americans to our Nation, including those
of the more than 4 million Caribbean Americans who live
in the United States today. We are also deeply grateful
to the many Caribbean Americans who have served or are
currently serving our country as members of our Armed
Forces.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim June 2018 as National
Caribbean-American Heritage Month. I encourage all
Americans to join in celebrating the history, culture,
and achievements of Caribbean Americans with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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