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 118 STAT. 4141 PROCLAMATION 7793—JUNE 5, 2004 world forever. Their extraordinary service in the face of great danger demonstrated the finest qualities of our Nation and of our Allies, and millions around the world today live in freedom because of their sac- rifice. By remembering the heroic actions of our Armed Forces at Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches in 1944, we honor a generation who served this country and saved liberty for people everywhere. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 6, 2004, as D-Day National Remembrance Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this occasion with appropriate activities, ceremonies and programs designed to honor those who served and sacrificed to liberate Europe and defend America’s freedom and security. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and twen- ty-eighth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7793 of June 5, 2004 National Child’s Day, 2004 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Children are a precious gift and a source of great hope for our future. National Child’s Day celebrates children and reminds us of the impor- tance of nurturing a child’s personal development and providing a safe environment in which to grow. Children need our guidance and support. During this time in America’s history, teaching our children to love our Nation and its values re- mains a critical responsibility. We need to help young people under- stand that freedom is God’s gift to every man and woman and that America’s legacy is one of ensuring liberty for all. Our children also need to know about what other generations have done to build and preserve this great country, including the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have defended our Nation. To help prepare our next generation of leaders to carry on America’s tradition of freedom, my Administration has launched the ‘‘We the People’’; initiative to im- prove the teaching of history and civics in America’s schools, along with the ‘‘Our Documents’’; initiative to help make the treasures in our Nation’s archives more accessible to students and teachers. Building a solid foundation of character education for our young peo- ple helps to keep our country strong. We live by the immutable values that families, schools, and religious congregations instill in us. To as- sist these fundamental institutions as they shape generations of Ameri- cans, my Administration is supporting Partnerships in Character Edu- cation, which helps establish educational programs that focus on car- ing, civic virtue, citizenship, justice, fairness, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness. It is essential to teach these morals with con- fidence and conviction, as they will guide America’s children through their lives. VerDate 11-MAY-2000 15:04 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 8087 Sfmt 8087 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.004 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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