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 124 STAT. 4723 PROCLAMATION 8590—OCT. 29, 2010 The United Nations has made great advances since it first developed out of ruin and genocide, and, today, this partnership includes 192 member states. Throughout its journey to live up to its founding val- ues, it has remained an indispensable vehicle for coordinated action to tackle global problems. In a time when we face challenges such as nu- clear proliferation, climate change, transnational terrorism, food secu- rity risks, and pandemic disease, we must work as one to build the kind of world we want to see in the 21st century. This vital international body provides a forum and framework for lead- ers to come together to advance our shared ideals. Through its broad range of peace operations, it helps limit and resolve conflicts that could otherwise threaten the security of individuals and the stability of nations. The United Nations’ humanitarian assistance lifts up count- less lives, supporting nations in meeting the most immediate human needs and in building their own capabilities. Its history of rushing as- sistance to disaster victims was reflected this year in its response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, which also claimed the lives of many United Nations officers. And, through its health, education, and development programs, the United Nations is helping empower the next generation of world leaders. Although difficulties remain, the dia- logue fostered and actions taken by the United Nations will continue to strengthen the foundations of freedom across the globe. Though the future we envision for all the world’s children may not come easily, the founding of the United Nations itself is a testament to human progress. Let us continue to be guided by its founders’ soar- ing example, and move through the conflicts and divisions of our time to a day when people from every part of this world can live together in peace. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2010, as United Nations Day. I urge the Governors of the 50 States, and the officials of all other areas under the flag of the United States, to observe United Nations Day with appropriate ceremonies and activi- ties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sec- ond day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth. BARACK OBAMA Proclamation 8590 of October 29, 2010 Military Family Month, 2010 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation We owe each day of security and freedom that we enjoy to the mem- bers of our Armed Forces and their families. Behind our brave service men and women, there are family members and loved ones who share