[Federal Register: November 14, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 220)]
[Presidential Documents]
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Part V





The President





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Proclamation 7625--World Freedom Day, 2002

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 7625 of November 8, 2002


                World Freedom Day, 2002

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                On World Freedom Day, the United States joins with the
                nations of the world that are dedicated to liberty and
                democratic values in commemorating the fall of the
                Berlin Wall, which occurred on November 9, 1989. As we
                remember this historic event, we renew our commitment
                to advancing democracy, peace, and freedom for all
                throughout the world.

                The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in a new era of
                liberty and self-determination in Central and Eastern
                Europe. In the years that followed this remarkable
                event, the citizens of formerly Communist states
                participated in open elections, secured their common
                rights to free speech, and claimed other fundamental
                freedoms. This triumph for democracy demonstrated that
                tyranny is temporary, and that liberty is the universal
                and guiding goal for all mankind.

                Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, we have made great
                progress in encouraging free and open societies on
                every continent. But challenges remain. Today, too many
                people still suffer at the hands of dictators who deny
                liberty and support activities and organizations that
                aim to disrupt the freedom of other countries.

                On World Freedom Day, we celebrate freedom and its
                capacity to improve lives around the world. We also
                honor the people of the former Soviet bloc countries
                who fought against tyranny, and we recognize those who
                continue the struggle for freedom worldwide. As we face
                new challenges and welcome new opportunities, we remain
                committed to protecting our freedom and helping others
                realize their dreams of liberty.

                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 November 9, 2002, as World
                Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United
                States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies
                and activities and to reaffirm their dedication to
                freedom and democracy for all.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
                eighth day of November, in the year of our Lord two
                thousand two, and of the Independence of the United
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 02-29124
Filed 11-13-02; 8:45 am]

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