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j As <br />V v <br />Veterans Day, 1986 <br />By the President of the United States of America <br />A Proclamation <br />M <br />Veterans Day gives all Americans a special opportunity to pay tribute to all <br />those men and women who, throughout our history, have left their homes and <br />loved ones to serve their country. <br />Their willingness to give freely and unselfishly of themselves, even their lives, <br />in defense of our democratic principles has given our great country the <br />security we enjoy today. From Valley Forge to Vietnam, through war and <br />peace, valiant, patriotic Americans have answered the call, serving with honor <br />and fidelity. <br />On this special day, our hearts and thoughts turn to all the Nation's <br />veterans. Let us reflect on the great achievements of those whose sacrifices <br />preserved our freedom and our way of life. With a spirit of pride and <br />gratitude, let us recall their heroic accomplishments and thank them for their <br />unselfish devotion to duty. They are indeed worthy of the solemn tribute of a <br />grateful Nation. -- -- <br />I invite all Americans to join me in observing Veterans Day—through appro- <br />priate ceremonies, activities, and commemorations on November 11. <br />In order that we may pay fitting homage to those men and women who have <br />proudly served in our Armed Forces, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103 <br />(a)) that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday <br />to honor America's veterans. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of <br />America, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, November 11, 1986, as Veterans Day. I <br />urge all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through <br />appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers. I also call upon Federal. <br />State. and local government officials to display the flag of the United States <br />and to encourage and participate in patriotic activities throughout the country. <br />I invite the business community, churches, schools, unions, civic and fraternal <br />organizations, and the media to support this national observance with suitable <br />commemorative expressions and programs. <br />IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day <br />of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of <br />the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and <br />.eleventh. <br />0 crv� Qt_� <br />BOOK 66 FACE 359 <br />