Proclamations Proc. 7893 service helps keep America strong and free. On Loyalty Day, we join to- gether to celebrate this bond that makes our country great. For more than two centuries, our military has given us examples of courage and patriotism that make every American proud. Today, more than a mil- lion Americans are stationed around the world, taking great risks and mak- ing personal sacrifices to secure the blessings of liberty for our country and to spread peace and freedom. These brave men and women are unrelenting in battle and unwavering in loyalty. Their service exemplifies our Nation's ideals, and they have our gratitude and support. Volunteer service is also a proud American value. Our Nation relies on compassionate souls who look after their neighbors and surround the lost with love. Through good works, we can extend the promise of our country into every home and neighborhood. This year, I announced a new initia- tive, Helping America's Youth, led by First Lady Laura Bush, to help young people overcome the challenges they may face and emphasize the impor- tance of loving, caring adults in every child's life. By educating and pre- paring today's young people to be the leaders of tomorrow, we strengthen our country and pass on the liberties we cherish to rising generations. The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has designated May 1 of each year as "Loyalty Day." On Loyalty Day, we honor our great Nation and the people who help keep it safe and strong. I ask all Americans to join me in this day of celebration and in reaffirming our allegiance to our Nation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May l, 2005, as Loyalty Day. I call upon all the people of the United States to join in support of this national ob- servance, and to display the flag of the United States on Loyalty Day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty- ninth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7893 of May 3, 2005 National Observance of the 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II, 2005 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Sixty years ago, the flags of freedom unfurled across Europe and Asia as victorious American and Allied troops brought World War II to an end. Freedom prevailed when millions were liberated from oppression and tyr- anny was replaced by democracy. The years of World War II were a hard, heroic, and gallant time in the life of our country. When it mattered most, a generation of Americans showed the finest qualities of our Nation and of humanity. More than \1776 million 49
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