[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 3, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 3CFR7876]

[Page 34-35]
 
Proclamation 7876 of March 24, 2005

Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and 
American Democracy, 2005

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Well before modern Greece gained her independence, the ancient Athenians 
adopted democratic principles that guided their society. These 
principles inspired our Founding Fathers to proclaim the imperative of 
self-government as they worked to build our great Nation. America's love 
for liberty has deep roots in the spirit of Greece. On Greek 
Independence Day, we celebrate our special ties of friendship, history, 
and shared values with Greece.
Our country has welcomed generations of Greek immigrants, and we are 
grateful for their talents, wisdom, and creativity. We honor the Greek 
spirit that values family and education, public service and faith. Greek 
Americans have made a mark in every field--enhancing our culture, 
enriching our commerce, and defending our freedom. Their strong record 
of public

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service has also strengthened our democracy, and their contributions 
have made America a better place.
As we address the challenges of the 21st century, the United States and 
Greece remain committed partners in the vital work of advancing freedom 
and democracy. Our two Nations are founded on shared ideals of liberty, 
and we are working together to advance those ideals across the world 
today.
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 proclaim March 25, 2005, 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 and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day 
of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH