Regards,
Glenn Welker
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Subject: Columbus Day Proclamation 1993-10-08
Author: Clinton-Info@campaign92.org at INTERNET
Date: 10/12/93 9:04 PM
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release October 8, 1993
COLUMBUS DAY, 1993
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
During 1993 the world has embarked on new trails to expand
humanity's horizons and to promote the betterment of the human
condition. As we look with hope to the future, we also pay
homage to our past and to those who have helped shape our Nation
and continent. It is therefore fitting that the voyages of
Christopher Columbus be remembered. I welcome this opportunity
to salute this man of great courage, who, in defiance of popular
myth and hardship, had the vision to explore the unknown.
Even though the Quincentennial celebrations of Columbus'
landfall are past, it is still our duty to promote understanding
between the old and new worlds. It is important to commemorate
the mutual discovery of Europeans and Native Americans and the
transformations, through toil and pain, that gave birth to brave
new hopes for a better future.
For the United States, it is especially significant that we
recognize the daring voyages of Christopher Columbus. As a
people whose land was founded on dreams, we proceed today, just
as Columbus did, with courage to overcome obstacles and search
for new paths to lead us into an unknown, but promising, future.
Many people in the United States have special reason to
remember and celebrate the histories of the old and new worlds.
America, a Nation of diverse peoples, has been enriched by
the blending of many heritages. Americans of international
descent, along with Native Americans, have contributed mightily
to molding the framework of our great land, united by our
allegiance to the principles of equality, democracy, and
freedom. We all take justifiable pride in our accomplishments
and dedicate ourselves to the pursuit of our dreams.
In tribute to Columbus' achievement, the Congress of the
United States by joint resolution of April 30, 1934 (48 Stat.
657), and an Act of June 28, 1968 (82 Stat. 250), has requested
the President to proclaim the second Monday in October of each
year as "Columbus Day."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 11, 1993,
as Columbus Day. I call upon the people of the United States to
observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I
also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on
all public buildings on the appointed day in honor of
Christopher Columbus.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
eighth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred
and ninety-three, and of the Independence of the United States
of America the two hundred and eighteenth.
WILLIAM J. CLINTON
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