[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 86 (Thursday, May 2, 1996)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Page 19503]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-11103]
Presidential Documents
Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 86 / Thursday, May 2, 1996 /
Presidential Documents
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Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 6889 of April 30, 1996
Loyalty Day, 1996
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In his inaugural address, President John F. Kennedy
said, ``Since this country was founded, each generation
of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its
national loyalty.'' The members of our Armed Forces
have long responded to such a call, though their task
has often been difficult and fraught with peril.
Drawing on an abiding devotion to country, America's
service men and women have faced loneliness and danger,
grave injury and death, to protect our Nation's
interests and to reach out to others by providing
humanitarian assistance.
In pausing to honor all those who have dedicated their
lives to our freedom, let us reflect on their deep
commitment to the fundamental ideals of independence,
justice, and equality--the very foundations of our way
of life--and draw inspiration from their shining
example. For more than 200 years, America's shores have
embraced immigrants seeking opportunity, while our
system of government has encouraged people around the
world who struggle against tyranny and oppression.
Following the brave men and women who wear our Nation's
uniform, let us each do our part to strengthen this
legacy and to ensure that future generations will enjoy
and cherish the precious liberties we hold so dear.
To nurture loyalty to and love of country, the
Congress, by Public Law 85-529, has designated May 1 of
each year as ``Loyalty Day.'' We spend this day in
celebration of our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and
we honor the extraordinary sacrifices made by the
members of our Armed Forces throughout our Nation's
proud history.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 1,
1996, as Loyalty Day. I call upon all Americans to
observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and
activities, including recitation of the Pledge of
Allegiance. I also call upon government officials to
display the flag on all government buildings and
grounds.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and ninety-six, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two
hundred and twentieth.
(Presidential Sig.)
[FR Doc. 96-11103
Filed 5-1-96; 8:45 am]
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