[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8225--MAR. 10, 2008

Proclamation 8225 of March 10, 2008
Women's History Month, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Women's History Month, we celebrate the courage, foresight, and
resolve of women who have strengthened our democracy.
America has been transformed by strong women whose contributions shaped
the history of our country. Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly
solo across the Atlantic, and she inspired generations of women to
follow their dreams. Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu helped advance our
knowledge and understanding of the world through her achievements in
atomic research. Harriet Tubman fought racial injustice and opened doors
for more Americans to participate fully in our society.
Today, women are continuing this legacy of leadership as entrepreneurs,
doctors, teachers, scientists, lawyers, artists, and public officials.
They are also providing guidance and care to their loved ones and
strengthening America's families and communities. We also re





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member the women of the United States Armed Forces who are serving our
country with honor and distinction across the world.
This month, we honor the extraordinary women of our Nation's past and
recognize the countless women who are demonstrating leadership in every
aspect of American life.
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 2008 as Women's
History Month. I call upon all our citizens to observe this month with
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor the history,
accomplishments, and contributions of American women.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of March,
in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.
GEORGE W. BUSH