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124 STAT. 4649 PROCLAMATION 8534—JUNE 10, 2010 foundation, we can build a better and brighter tomorrow, one in which our daughters have an equal right and opportunity to pursue the Amer- ican Dream. 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 June 11, 2010, as the 90th Anniversary of the Department of Labor Women’s Bureau. I call upon all Americans to observe this anniversary with ap- propriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor the Bureau’s history, accomplishments, and contributions to working women. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty- fourth. BARACK OBAMA Proclamation 8534 of June 10, 2010 King Kamehameha Day, 2010 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Two hundred years ago, King Kamehameha the Great brought the Ha- waiian Islands together under a unified government. His courage and leadership earned him a legacy as the ‘‘Napoleon of the Pacific,’’ and today his humanity is preserved in Ke Kanawai Mamalahoe, or ‘‘the Law of the Splintered Paddle.’’ This law protects civilians in times of war and remains enshrined in Hawaii’s constitution as ‘‘a unique and living symbol of the State’s concern for public safety.’’ On this bicentennial King Kamehameha Day, we celebrate the history and heritage of the Aloha State, which has immeasurably enriched our national life and culture. The Hawaiian narrative is one of both pro- found triumph and, sadly, deep injustice. It is the story of Native Ha- waiians oppressed by crippling disease, aborted treaties, and the even- tual conquest of their sovereign kingdom. These grim milestones re- mind us of an unjust time in our history, as well as the many pitfalls in our Nation’s long and difficult journey to perfect itself. Yet, through the peaks and valleys of our American story, Hawaii’s steadfast sense of community and mutual support shows the progress that results when we are united in a spirit of limitless possibility. In the decades since their persecution, Native Hawaiians have re- mained resilient. They are part of the diverse people of Hawaii who, as children of pioneers and immigrants from around the world, carry on the unique cultures and traditions of their forebears. As Americans, we can all admire these traits, as well as the raw natural beauty of the islands themselves. Truly, the Aloha Spirit of Hawaii echoes the Amer- ican Spirit, representing the opportunities we all have to grow and learn from one another as we carry our Nation toward a brighter day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con-