Federal Register: June 12, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 113)
DOCID: FR Doc 02-14975
Presidential Documents
Presidential Documents
NOTICE: PROCLAMATIONS
ACTION: Special observances:
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
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Proclamation 7573 of June 7, 2002
Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2002
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The American flag is a beacon of hope, a symbol of
enduring freedom, and an emblem of unity. Many have
given their lives in its defense, and countless men and
women have worked to ensure that Old Glory continues to
stand for the ideals of freedom, justice, and equal
opportunity for all. Our flag symbolizes the purpose
and resolve of our Nation, first expressed by our
Founders who triumphed against great odds to establish this country.
Today, as we face the challenges of a new era, our flag
reminds us that freedom will prevail over oppression
and that good will overcome evil. Following the attacks
of September 11, Americans embraced a renewed sense of
the meaning and purpose of our flag. The unforgettable
images of our Nation's colors flying defiantly over the
debris of the World Trade Center inspired our country
with a healing hope, uniting our people in purpose and
consoling those who had suffered great loss. At the
Pentagon, an American flag was hung from the building's
damaged walls, expressing our collective resolve to
rebuild and move forward. And earlier this year, during
the Opening Ceremonies of the Winter Olympic Games in
Salt Lake City, Americans, joined by peace-loving
people from around the world, paid tribute to the
tattered flag that had been recovered from the ruins of the World Trade Center.
As we reflect on what our flag represents, we recall
the words of President Woodrow Wilson, who said just
weeks before the onset of World War I: ``My dream is
that, as the years go on and the world knows more and
more of America, it . . . will turn to America for
those moral inspirations which lie at the basis of all
freedom . . . that America will come into the full
light of the day when all shall know that she puts
human rights above all other rights, and that her flag
is the flag, not only of America, but of humanity.''
The flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write our
National Anthem 188 years ago still energizes and
inspires the American spirit. Since September 11, we
have seen our Nation's flag appear everywhere--on cars
and clothing, houses and hard hats--showing our
country's commitment to always remember those who lost
their lives and to remain unremitting in the pursuit of justice.
Today, in Afghanistan and around the world, brave men
and women are serving under our flag, fighting to
preserve freedom and win the war against terrorism. All
Americans are profoundly grateful for their service and
their sacrifice. We also recognize and commend the
contributions of our veterans who have bravely defended
our Nation's founding principles throughout our
history. The image of six marines raising the flag on
the top of Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima will always
remind us that the struggle for liberty is a story of
courage, sacrifice, and commitment to the unshakeable belief in freedom's promise.
On Flag Day, we remember the struggles and successes
for which our flag stands. And we look to the flag as
an everlasting symbol of our commitment to a world of
peace, a Nation of principle, and a people of unity.
[[Page 40140]]
To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress,
by joint resolution approved August 3, 1949, as amended
(63 Stat. 492), designated June 14 of each year as
``Flag Day'' and requested that the President issue an
annual proclamation calling for its observance and for
the display of the Flag of the United States on all
Federal Government buildings. The Congress also
requested, by joint resolution approved June 9, 1966,
as amended (80 Stat. 194), that the President annually
issue a proclamation designating the week in which June
14 occurs as ``National Flag Week'' and calling upon
all citizens of the United States to display the flag during that week.
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 June 14, 2002, as Flag Day
and the week beginning June 9, 2002, as National Flag
Week. I direct the appropriate officials to display the
flag on all Federal Government buildings during that
week, and I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day and
National Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes from
their homes and other suitable places. I also call upon
the people of the United States to observe with pride
and all due ceremony those days from Flag Day through
Independence Day, also set aside by the Congress (89
Stat. 211), as a time to honor America, to celebrate
our heritage in public gatherings and activities, and
to publicly recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
seventh day of June, in the year of our Lord two
thousand two, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
(Presidential Sig.)B
[FR Doc. 02-14975
Filed 6-11-02; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P
SUMMARY:
Flag Day and National Flag Week (Proc. 7573),
DOCUMENT BODY:
[[Page 40139]]
Proclamation 7573 of June 7, 2002
Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2002
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The American flag is a beacon of hope, a symbol of
enduring freedom, and an emblem of unity. Many have
given their lives in its defense, and countless men and
women have worked to ensure that Old Glory continues to
stand for the ideals of freedom, justice, and equal
opportunity for all. Our flag symbolizes the purpose
and resolve of our Nation, first expressed by our
Founders who triumphed against great odds to establish this country.
Today, as we face the challenges of a new era, our flag
reminds us that freedom will prevail over oppression
and that good will overcome evil. Following the attacks
of September 11, Americans embraced a renewed sense of
the meaning and purpose of our flag. The unforgettable
images of our Nation's colors flying defiantly over the
debris of the World Trade Center inspired our country
with a healing hope, uniting our people in purpose and
consoling those who had suffered great loss. At the
Pentagon, an American flag was hung from the building's
damaged walls, expressing our collective resolve to
rebuild and move forward. And earlier this year, during
the Opening Ceremonies of the Winter Olympic Games in
Salt Lake City, Americans, joined by peace-loving
people from around the world, paid tribute to the
tattered flag that had been recovered from the ruins of the World Trade Center.
As we reflect on what our flag represents, we recall
the words of President Woodrow Wilson, who said just
weeks before the onset of World War I: ``My dream is
that, as the years go on and the world knows more and
more of America, it . . . will turn to America for
those moral inspirations which lie at the basis of all
freedom . . . that America will come into the full
light of the day when all shall know that she puts
human rights above all other rights, and that her flag
is the flag, not only of America, but of humanity.''
The flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write our
National Anthem 188 years ago still energizes and
inspires the American spirit. Since September 11, we
have seen our Nation's flag appear everywhere--on cars
and clothing, houses and hard hats--showing our
country's commitment to always remember those who lost
their lives and to remain unremitting in the pursuit of justice.
Today, in Afghanistan and around the world, brave men
and women are serving under our flag, fighting to
preserve freedom and win the war against terrorism. All
Americans are profoundly grateful for their service and
their sacrifice. We also recognize and commend the
contributions of our veterans who have bravely defended
our Nation's founding principles throughout our
history. The image of six marines raising the flag on
the top of Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima will always
remind us that the struggle for liberty is a story of
courage, sacrifice, and commitment to the unshakeable belief in freedom's promise.
On Flag Day, we remember the struggles and successes
for which our flag stands. And we look to the flag as
an everlasting symbol of our commitment to a world of
peace, a Nation of principle, and a people of unity.
[[Page 40140]]
To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress,
by joint resolution approved August 3, 1949, as amended
(63 Stat. 492), designated June 14 of each year as
``Flag Day'' and requested that the President issue an
annual proclamation calling for its observance and for
the display of the Flag of the United States on all
Federal Government buildings. The Congress also
requested, by joint resolution approved June 9, 1966,
as amended (80 Stat. 194), that the President annually
issue a proclamation designating the week in which June
14 occurs as ``National Flag Week'' and calling upon
all citizens of the United States to display the flag during that week.
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 June 14, 2002, as Flag Day
and the week beginning June 9, 2002, as National Flag
Week. I direct the appropriate officials to display the
flag on all Federal Government buildings during that
week, and I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day and
National Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes from
their homes and other suitable places. I also call upon
the people of the United States to observe with pride
and all due ceremony those days from Flag Day through
Independence Day, also set aside by the Congress (89
Stat. 211), as a time to honor America, to celebrate
our heritage in public gatherings and activities, and
to publicly recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
seventh day of June, in the year of our Lord two
thousand two, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
(Presidential Sig.)B
[FR Doc. 02-14975
Filed 6-11-02; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P