Federal Register: November 14, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 220)
DOCID: FR Doc 02-29124
Presidential Documents
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DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
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Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 7625 of November 8, 2002
World Freedom Day, 2002
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On World Freedom Day, the United States joins with the
nations of the world that are dedicated to liberty and
democratic values in commemorating the fall of the
Berlin Wall, which occurred on November 9, 1989. As we
remember this historic event, we renew our commitment
to advancing democracy, peace, and freedom for all throughout the world.
The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in a new era of
liberty and self-determination in Central and Eastern
Europe. In the years that followed this remarkable
event, the citizens of formerly Communist states
participated in open elections, secured their common
rights to free speech, and claimed other fundamental
freedoms. This triumph for democracy demonstrated that
tyranny is temporary, and that liberty is the universal and guiding goal for all mankind.
Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, we have made great
progress in encouraging free and open societies on
every continent. But challenges remain. Today, too many
people still suffer at the hands of dictators who deny
liberty and support activities and organizations that
aim to disrupt the freedom of other countries.
On World Freedom Day, we celebrate freedom and its
capacity to improve lives around the world. We also
honor the people of the former Soviet bloc countries
who fought against tyranny, and we recognize those who
continue the struggle for freedom worldwide. As we face
new challenges and welcome new opportunities, we remain
committed to protecting our freedom and helping others realize their dreams of liberty.
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 November 9, 2002, as World
Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United
States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies
and activities and to reaffirm their dedication to freedom and democracy for all.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
eighth day of November, in the year of our Lord two
thousand two, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
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[FR Doc. 02-29124
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