[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7876--MAR. 24, 2005
Proclamation 7876 of March 24, 2005
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and
American Democracy, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Well before modern Greece gained her independence, the ancient Athenians
adopted democratic principles that guided their society. These
principles inspired our Founding Fathers to proclaim the imperative of
self-government as they worked to build our great Nation. America's love
for liberty has deep roots in the spirit of Greece. On Greek
Independence Day, we celebrate our special ties of friendship, history,
and shared values with Greece.
Our country has welcomed generations of Greek immigrants, and we are
grateful for their talents, wisdom, and creativity. We honor the Greek
spirit that values family and education, public service and faith. Greek
Americans have made a mark in every field--enhancing our culture,
enriching our commerce, and defending our freedom. Their strong record
of public service has also strengthened our democracy, and their
contributions have made America a better place.
As we address the challenges of the 21st century, the United States and
Greece remain committed partners in the vital work of advancing freedom
and democracy. Our two Nations are founded on shared ideals of liberty,
and we are working together to advance those ideals across the world
today.
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 25, 2005, as Greek
Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American
Democracy. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day
of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH