94-7599. Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 1994  

  • [Federal Register Volume 59, Number 60 (Tuesday, March 29, 1994)]
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    [FR Doc No: 94-7599]
    
    
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    Part IV
    
    
    
    
    
    The President
    
    
    
    
    
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    Proclamation 6659--
    Greek Independence Day: A National Day of 
    Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 1994
    
    Proclamation 6660--Small Family Farm Week, 1994
    
    Executive Order 12905--Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee
    
    
                            Presidential Documents 
    
    
    Federal Register
    Vol. 59, No. 60
    Tuesday, March 29, 1994
    
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    Title 3--
    The President
                    Proclamation 6659 of March 25, 1994
    
     
    Greek Independence Day: A National Day of 
                    Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 1994
    
                    By the President of the United States of America
    
                    A Proclamation
    
                    In voicing support of the Greek battle for 
                    independence, President Monroe expressed the American 
                    sense of fellowship that endures to this day, ``A 
                    strong hope has been entertained, founded on the heroic 
                    struggle of the Greeks . . . that Greece will become 
                    again an independent nation. That she may obtain that 
                    rank is the object of our most ardent wishes.''
    
                    Throughout the history of our sovereign nations, the 
                    unique bond that exists between the peoples of the 
                    United States and Greece has grown from the knowledge 
                    that we share a common cause--our profound devotion to 
                    advancing the ideals of democracy. Drawing on the 
                    wisdom of Hellenic philosophy, America's Founding 
                    Fathers crafted a Nation that realizes the early 
                    promise of representative government. From the gleaming 
                    white columns of ancient Athens to the shining 
                    monuments of Washington, D.C., the spirits and symbols 
                    of our capital cities reflect our deeply-held 
                    commitment to promoting individual freedom and human 
                    dignity.
    
                    This year, as Americans and Greeks rejoice in 
                    witnessing the formation of new democracies where old 
                    adversaries once stood, the traditional celebration of 
                    Greek Independence Day reveals the true legacy of Greek 
                    and American liberty. To mark both the triumph of 
                    freedom and the coming of spring in their rich land, 
                    one custom prescribes that Greek children remove the 
                    ``March-thread'' they have worn on their wrists 
                    throughout the month. As the swallows return from their 
                    winter in the South, the children hang the threads on a 
                    tree, an offering to the birds for their nests. These 
                    ties, once a reminder of the bleakness of winter, 
                    become the seeds of springtime's rebirth.
    
                    In much the same way, brave young nations around the 
                    world are throwing off the last vestiges of 
                    authoritarian rule and awakening to the rich 
                    possibilities of freedom's spring. They are emerging 
                    from their own fierce campaigns for independence and 
                    modeling their governments on the steady examples we 
                    have set. Encouraged by the triumphs of our histories 
                    and the continuity of our friendship, Greeks and 
                    Americans everywhere join today in wishing the world's 
                    newest democracies a future worthy of our past--one of 
                    great prosperity and lasting peace.
    
                    In recognition of the close bond that has been forged 
                    between the nations of the United States and Greece, 
                    and to reaffirm the democratic principles from which 
                    they draw their strength, the Congress, by Senate Joint 
                    Resolution 162, has designated March 25, 1994, as 
                    ``Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration 
                    of Greek and American Democracy'' and has authorized 
                    and requested the President to issue a proclamation in 
                    observance of this day.
    
                    NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the 
                    United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 25, 
                    1994, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of 
                    Celebration of Greek and American Democracy. I call 
                    upon all Americans to observe this day, the 173rd 
                    anniversary of the beginning of the Greek revolution 
                    against the Ottoman Empire, with appropriate programs, 
                    ceremonies, and activities in honor of the Greek people 
                    and Greek independence.
    
                    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                    twenty-fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord 
                    nineteen hundred and ninety-four, and of the 
                    Independence of the United States of America the two 
                    hundred and eighteenth.
    
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    [FR Doc. 94-7599
    Filed 3-25-94; 4:47 pm]
    Billing code 3195-01-P
    
    
    

Document Information

Published:
03/29/1994
Department:
Executive Office of the President
Entry Type:
Presidential Document
Document Type:
Proclamation
Document Number:
94-7599
Pages:
14729-14730 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Federal Register: March 29, 1994
EOCitation:
of 1994-03-25