98-6969. Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 1998

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 50 (Monday, March 16, 1998)]
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Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 50 / Monday, March 16, 1998 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 7074 of March 12, 1998

                
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of 
                Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 1998

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                This year, as we mark the 177th anniversary of the 
                advent of Greece's struggle for independence, we 
                celebrate with the Hellenic Republic and recognize the 
                close ties that have long existed between Greece and 
                the United States. Through two centuries, our nations 
                have enjoyed a strong and enduring friendship. For more 
                than half a century, we have stood together in NATO, 
                modern history's most successful alliance.

                Our bonds are deeper still, however, for we are joined 
                by blood, culture, and a profound commitment to shared 
                values. Greek ideals of democracy and freedom inspired 
                our Nation's founders and breathed life into America's 
                experiment with democratic self-government. Generations 
                of Greek Americans have enriched every aspect of our 
                national life--in the arts, sciences, business, 
                politics, and sports. Through hard work, love of family 
                and community, steadfast commitment to principle, and a 
                deep love of liberty, they have contributed greatly to 
                the prosperity and peace we enjoy today.

                The bonds between America and Greece, in fact, have 
                never been stronger than they are today. We are 
                partners in the effort to find a lasting, peaceful 
                solution in the Balkans and to build an enlarged NATO 
                that will enhance our common security. As our two 
                nations prepare for the challenges and possibilities of 
                the new millennium, we look forward to building on that 
                partnership so that the seeds of democracy we have 
                nurtured together for so long will bear fruit in a 
                bright future not only for ourselves, but for our 
                global community.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, 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, 1998, 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, 
                activities, and programs.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twelfth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen 
                hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of 
                the United States of America the two hundred and 
                twenty-second.

                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 98-6969
Filed 3-13-98; 11:18 am]
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