Federal Register: December 20, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 243)
DOCID: FR Doc 04-27944
Presidential Documents
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
NOTICE: Part VII
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
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Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 7855 of December 15, 2004
60th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, 2004
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Sixty years ago, more than 600,000 American soldiers
fought at the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes
Forest region of Belgium and Luxembourg. What began as
a German surprise attack on December 16, 1944, became
the largest land battle involving U.S. troops in World
War II and ended with an Allied victory on January 25,
1945. By the end of the battle, there were 81,000
American casualties, including approximately 19,000 who
had sacrificed their lives. This formidable stand was a
turning point in the war and was critical to the defeat
of Nazi Germany and the liberation of Europe from tyranny.
Americans continue to be inspired by the valor and
integrity of those who fought and those who died at the
Battle of the Bulge. We recognize these brave
individuals and pay special tribute to all the veterans
of World War II. When it mattered most, an entire
generation of Americans showed the finest qualities of
our Nation and humanity. Today, as we wage a war on
terrorism and defend freedom, our service men and women
follow and uphold this great tradition of achievement
and courage. Just like their parents and grandparents,
the men and women of this generation of our military
have answered the call to help advance peace and
democracy and keep the American people safe.
On the 60th anniversary of one of the fiercest battles
of World War II, our Nation honors the veterans who
share with us the story of this epic struggle and all
of the brave Americans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
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 urge all Americans to observe the
60th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. I call
upon all Americans to observe this occasion with
appropriate activities, ceremonies, and programs
designed to honor those who served and sacrificed to
liberate Europe and defend America's freedom and security.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
fifteenth day of December, in the year of our Lord two
thousand four, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
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[FR Doc. 04-27944
Filed 12-17-04; 9:18 am]
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