A PROCLAMATION One hundred ninety years ago, Greece regained its independence and became a symbol of democracy for the world for the second time in history. As America recognizes this milestone in the birthplace of democracy, we also celebrate our…
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On March 25, 1911, a fire spread through the cramped floors of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in lower Manhattan. Flames spread quickly through the 8th, 9th, and 10th floors — overcrowded, littered with cloth scraps, and containing few buckets…
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE March 21, 2011 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) At approximately 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, on…
A PROCLAMATION On March 17, Italy celebrates the 150th anniversary of its unification as a single state. On this day, we join with Italians everywhere to honor the courage, sacrifice, and vision of the patriots who gave birth to the…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Government Reform for Competitiveness and Innovation As I outlined in my State of the Union address to the Congress on January 25, 2011, winning the future in the global economy…
EXECUTIVE ORDER EXTENDING PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IMMUNITIES ACT TO THE OFFICE OF THE HIGH REPRESENTATIVE IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AND THE INTERNATIONAL CIVILIAN OFFICE IN KOSOVO By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE SUBJECT: Designation of Officers of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to Act as Director of National Intelligence By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the…
EXECUTIVE ORDER PERIODIC REVIEW OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT GUANTÁNAMO BAY NAVAL STATION PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of…
Presidential Determination No. 2011-7 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related to Cote d’Ivoire By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including…
Presidential Determination No. 2011-8 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related to Libya By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section…
