MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Enhanced Collection of Relevant Data and Statistics Relating to Women I am proud to work with the White House Council on Women and Girls, the Office of Management and Budget,…
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A PROCLAMATION President Abraham Lincoln is revered in American history as the leader who held together a fractured country and liberated millions from slavery. His words are memorized by America’s schoolchildren, and his name is synonymous with freedom and unity.…
READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Hidden in the pages of books are extraordinary worlds and characters that can spark creativity and imagination, and unlock the potential that lies within…
AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION For over a century, the American Red Cross has harnessed the generosity of the American people, mobilizing us to offer assistance in the wake…
IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our diverse Nation has been shaped by the sacrifices and successes of those who crossed both land and sea in pursuit of a common dream. …
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Administrative Flexibility, Lower Costs, and Better Results for State, Local, and Tribal Governments Over the last 2 years, my Administration has worked with State, local, and tribal governments through the…
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PEACE CORPS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION In 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an Executive Order establishing the Peace Corps, forever changing the way America sees the world and…
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION During Women’s History Month, we reflect on the extraordinary accomplishments of women and honor their role in shaping the course of our Nation’s history. Today,…
Death of Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles, the Last Surviving american Veteran of World War I – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect…
EXECUTIVE ORDER BLOCKING PROPERTY AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS RELATED TO LIBYA By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701…
