[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 12, 1995)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Page 47451]
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[FR Doc No: 95-22839]
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Proclamation 6820 of September 9, 1995
Classical Music Month, 1995
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Classical music is one of the glories of the world, a
living tradition that enriches the lives of millions of
Americans. In the concert halls of our bustling cities,
in the community centers of our small towns, and in
countless homes everywhere, classical music brings joy
and inspiration to our citizens. Its phrases and themes
have long spoken to our national love of beauty and our
common passion for spirited expression.
More than one hundred years ago, the Bohemian composer
Antonin Dvorak came to America--traveling from New York
to Iowa to admire the awesome potential of this great
land. The New World Symphony, Dvorak's tribute to our
country, touches us still with its references to the
music of Native American and African American people.
Indeed, classical music is a universal language.
Whether the musicians speak English, Spanish, Russian,
Japanese, or Hebrew, all recognize the same notes.
Whatever cultural tradition is evoked by its cords and
rhythms, classical music stirs emotions we all share.
Among the many music lovers gathered to enjoy a
performance, each individual listener feels the
powerful dynamism of music's resonant voice.
This month, let us celebrate the artistic excellence
that brings classical music to life. We honor the many
remarkable composers, conductors, and performers of the
past whose works continue to delight us, and we applaud
today's musicians, whose talents remind us of the
continuity and grandeur of the human experience. Each
has contributed to the vast body of music that
entertains and inspires people around the globe.
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 September 1995, as
``Classical Music Month.'' I call upon government
officials, educators, community organizations, and all
the people of the United States to observe this month
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities
paying tribute to the extraordinary diversity and
artistry of classical music.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and ninety-five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two
hundred and twentieth.
(Presidential Sig.)
[FR Doc. 95-22839
Filed 9-11-95; 10:47 am]
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