NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK, 2010 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation’s future depends on the education we provide to our sons and daughters, and charter schools across America serve as laboratories for education.…
Category: Proclamations
A PROCLAMATION This year marks the 40th anniversary of both the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act, which promise American workers the right to a safe workplace and require employers to provide…
A PROCLAMATION Nearly a half-million children and youth are in foster care in America, all entering the system through no fault of their own. During National Foster Care Month, we recognize the promise of children and youth in foster care,…
A PROCLAMATION Older Americans have lived through momentous and trying times in our history, and they have strengthened our national character. Their experience and wisdom connect us to the past and help us meet the challenges of the present. During…
DEATH OF DOROTHY HEIGHT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for the memory of Dorothy Height, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the…
A PROCLAMATION In the fall of 1969, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson announced plans for a national “environmental teach-in” — one day, each year, of action and advocacy for the environment. His words rallied our Nation, and the first Earth Day,…
A PROCLAMATION Throughout our Nation’s history, extraordinary women have broken barriers to achieve their dreams and blazed trails so their daughters would not face similar obstacles. Despite decades of progress, pay inequity still hinders women and their families across our…
NATIONAL PARK WEEK, 2010 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a Nation, we have a responsibility to protect America’s natural resources and noteworthy landmarks. During National Park Week, we celebrate the diversity, beauty, and…
A PROCLAMATION Millions of Americans fall prey to criminal behavior every year, and still more suffer the physical, emotional, and psychological pain of past offenses. This week, we renew our commitment to supporting crime victims and preventing crimes that threaten…
A PROCLAMATION Since the founding of our Nation, we have met our greatest challenges through the dedication of countless Americans who have given generously of themselves, asking for nothing in return. The American story is a story of volunteers —…
