PROCLAMATION 5073—JULY 19, 1983 97 STAT. 1597 Proclamation 5072 of July 15, 1983 National Atomic Veterans' Day, 1983 By the President of The United States of America A Proclamation Between 1945 and 1963 the United States conducted some 235 atmospheric nuclear weapons tests in the Pacific and the American Southwest. At least 220,000 American servicemen and women witnessed and participated in these tests, or served in forces occupying Hiroshima and Nagasaki immedi- ately following World War II. It is only fitting that their dedication to duty be afforded proper recognition and brought to the attention of the American people. Many of these American servicemen and women witnessed the awesome potential of nuclear weapons. In honoring these veterans, let us rededicate ourselves once more to our national goal of a world at peace in which nu- clear war is unthinkable. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 68, has authorized and requested Ante, p. 288. the President to issue a proclamation designating July 16, 1983, as "National Atomic Veterans' Day." NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Saturday, July 16, 1983, as National Atomic Veterans' Day, a day dedicated to those patriotic Americans who through their participation in these tests helped lead the United States to the forefront of technology in defense of our great Nation and the freedoms we as Americans hold so dear. I urge my fellow citizens to join with me in appreciation of their service to their country. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 15th day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN Proclamation 5073 of July 19, 1983 Bicentennial Year of the Birth of Simon Bolivar By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation July 24, 1983, marks the bicentennial of the birth of Simon Bolivar, the great Liberator who laid the foundation for the Inter-American System. The Gov- ernment and people of the United States take pride in joining with the other countries of the Americas in celebrating this historic event. A great soldier and patriot, Simon Bolivar serves as an inspiration to all the peoples of the western hemisphere. Through turbulent and frustrating times, he had the vision to see that the unity of the Americas could be achieved. Bolivar's military prowess made independence possible for Venezuela, Co- lombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Panama in a struggle similar to that which had brought the United States its liberty forty years earlier. Although shaken by personal tragedy and disappointed by two unsuccessful attempts
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