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 124 STAT. 4626 PROCLAMATION 8513—APR. 30, 2010 breeze, or seeing the hope in a young child’s eyes, each of us can still feel the patriotism and respect for one another that defines us as a peo- ple. It is the same love of country that drives our Armed Forces to shoulder the responsibility of defending our citizens and our values. We will forever stand united against any force that seeks to divide us, finding strength in our diversity and inspiration in the sacrifices of our forebears. The Congress, by Public Law 85–529 as amended, has designated May 1 of each year as ‘‘Loyalty Day.’’ On this day, we honor the legacy of these United States, and we remember all those who have fought to de- fend our freedom. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2010, as Loyalty Day. This Loyalty Day, I call upon the people of the United States to join in this national observance, to display the flag of the United States, and to pledge true and steadfast allegiance to the Republic for which it stands. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty- ninth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth. BARACK OBAMA Proclamation 8513 of April 30, 2010 Jewish American Heritage Month, 2010 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In 1883, the Jewish American poet Emma Lazarus composed a sonnet, entitled ‘‘The New Colossus,’’ to help raise funds for erecting the Stat- ue of Liberty. Twenty years later, a plaque was affixed to the com- pleted statue, inscribed with her words: ‘‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free....’’ These poignant words still speak to us today, reminding us of our Nation’s promise as a beacon to all who are denied freedom and opportunity in their native lands. Our Nation has always been both a haven and a home for Jewish Americans. Countless Jewish immigrants have come to our shores seek- ing better lives and opportunities, from those who arrived in New Am- sterdam long before America’s birth, to those of the past century who sought refuge from the horrors of pogroms and the Holocaust. As they have immeasurably enriched our national culture, Jewish Americans have also maintained their own unique identity. During Jewish Amer- ican Heritage Month we celebrate this proud history and honor the in- valuable contributions Jewish Americans have made to our Nation. The Jewish American story is an essential chapter of the American nar- rative. It is one of refuge from persecution; of commitment to service, faith, democracy, and peace; and of tireless work to achieve success. As leaders in every facet of American life—from athletics, entertain-