PROCLAMATION 5945—MAR. 24, 1989 103 STAT, 2999 0\ir Nation's Founding Fathers drew insight from the classical Greek philosophers, and oiir own struggle for independence was inspired by the democratic values the Greeks espoused. In 1821, less than a century after the American Revolution, American friends of Greece backed the Greek drive for nationhood. President James Monroe voiced our Na- tion's support for "the heroic struggle of the Greeks" during his seventh annual address to the Congress. Greeks and Americans share contemporary bonds as well. Millions of Americans proudly claim Greek descent. Partners in NATO, our two nations are united in the common defense of liberty and democratic government. On March 25th, one hundred and sixty-eight years ago, the Greek people began their struggle for nationhood and independence. By join- ing the Greek commemoration of that event, we remember the demo- cratic values that Greece and the United States share and we rededi- cate ourselves to them. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 64, has designated March 25, 1989, 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 event. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 25, 1989, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democra- cy, and I urge all Americans to join in appropriate ceremonies and ac- tivities to salute the Greek people and Greek independence. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty- nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH Proclamation 5945 of March 24, 1989 Women's History Month, 1989 and 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Women have written many proud pages in the history of the United States, throughout all areas of our national life. Women's History Month is a time to recognize those contributions and the critical role they have played in the preservation of the principles and values that all Americans hold dear. Women have served with distinction in all professions; they have con- tributed to our Nation's prosperity in all fields of business; they have served our country with courage in time of conflict; they have educated and inspired our children; and they have figured prominently in all our great struggles for political and social reform. Today women play a major role in pur public life—they can be found working in the Con- gress, in the Cabinet, on the Supreme Coiu't, and in oxu* embassies
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