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 123STA T . 3 6 2 0PROCL A M AT I O N8 3 54— APR. 1 , 200 9ingto n ,D.C .,o urNa tion ’s Ca p ito lB uil d ing dra w supont he ar c hitec - tural legac y o f the ancient G ree k s. I n recent history, Greece and the U nited S tates ha v e stood together to m eet the challenges of our times. Greeks and A mericans fought for common causes over the course of the 20 th century and continue to colla b orate in this century, including through membership in the North Atlantic T reaty O rgani z ation. The strength of the bond between Greece and the United States is e x - emplified by the Greek-American community, which enriches our Na- tion with its cultural heritage and helps maintain the living relation- ship between our countries. On the anniversary of Greece’s independence, we celebrate this friend- ship and look forward to realizing our common goals and aspirations. NO W ,T HER E F ORE, I, BARAC K OBA M A, P resident of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2 5, 200 9 ,as ‘ ‘Greek Independence Day A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.’’ I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty- fourth day of March, in the year of our L ord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. BARACK OBAMA Proclam a ti o n8354 o fAp ril 1,20 0 9Nation a lC an cer Control M ont h,20 0 9BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation We have achieved remarkable progress in the fight against cancer. Mir- acles in medical research have helped us understand how to prevent, detect, and treat cancer more effectively, and Americans are now more aware of how to protect themselves from this disease. Despite this progress, cancer continues to kill more Americans than any other malady but heart disease. Marking National Cancer Control Month, we recommit to the battle against cancer and emphasize the promise of medical research and the healthy steps Americans can take to protect themselves. To gain new ground in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, my Administration will continue to press for increased support for re- search at the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Insti- tute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and academic and other institutions. The Federal Government plays an indispensable role in investing in this research, which will save and improve lives for generations to come. As researchers work daily to better understand this disease, Americans can take steps to decrease their risk of developing cancer. Individuals