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Proc. 7633 Title 3--The President cate young people about safe, alcohol- and drug-free driving behavior. Through cooperation and determination, every American can do something to make a difference and help stop impaired drivers before they harm oth- ers. 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 December 2002 as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. I call upon State and com- munity leaders to join the You Drink \177 Drive. You Lose. national mobiliza- tion between December 20, 2002, and January 5, 2003. I also urge all Amer- icans to work to enhance the safety of our Nation's roadways and protect the well-being of our drivers, passengers, and pedestrians during this holi- day season and every day of the year. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of De- cember, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7633 of December 6, 2002 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Early on a quiet Sunday morning on December 7, l\36541, aircraft of the Em- pire of Japan, without provocation or warning, attacked the United States forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. More than 2,400 Americans died that day and another %\17700 were wounded, in what was the start of a long and ter- rible war against the forces of fascism, tyranny, and imperialism. Out of that surprise attack grew a steadfast resolve to defend the freedoms on which our Nation was founded. From the ruins of Pearl Harbor, Amer- ica built the strongest Navy in the world and emerged as a superpower to lead a coalition of allies to victory over evil in World War II. Our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines fought and won many crucial battles, defeat- ing history's most powerful tyranny. Our Nation must always remember the heroism, dedication, and sacrifice of those who served. Their courage in battle continues to inspire us today as our Armed Forces fight against ter- rorism in Afghanistan and around the world. The men and women who fought for America at Pearl Harbor not only pro- tected our Nation, but also helped to shape its character. Nine Americans who fell had Navy ships named after them, and \1775 men earned the Medal of Honor for bravery, with \1770 of them awarded the Medal posthumously. As we remember the lost on what President Franklin Delano Roosevelt called "a date which will live in infamy," I encourage our veterans to share their experiences with our youth so that new generations can learn about this important moment in our history. Today, we salute our veterans of Pearl Harbor and World War II, whose sacrifices saved democracy during a dark hour. In their memory, a new