A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2007
On December 7, 1941, our Nation was viciously attacked at Pearl Harbor, America's Pacific Fleet was battered and broken,
and more than 2,400 American lives were lost. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, America honors those brave
individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our homeland, and we recognize those veterans who with
strength and resolve defended our Nation and advanced the cause of freedom during World War II.
When it mattered most, an entire generation of Americans stepped forward to protect our freedom and to defend liberty.
Their devotion to duty and willingness to serve a cause greater than self helped secure our future and our way of life.
Liberty prevailed because of the sacrifice of these courageous patriots, and America and her allies preserved a world
where democracy could flourish. Our Nation remains forever in the debt of these brave Americans.
From the unprovoked attack at Pearl Harbor grew a steadfast resolve that has made America a defender of freedom around
the world, and our mission continues as our men and women in uniform serve at home and in distant lands. Today, as we
defend our Nation's founding ideals, we pay special tribute to those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor, honor our
veterans of World War II, and celebrate the liberty that makes America a lasting symbol of hope to the world.
The Congress, by Public Law 103 308, as amended, has designated December 7 of each year as "National Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2007, as
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn occasion with appropriate
ceremonies and activities. I urge all Federal agencies, interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the
flag of the United States at half-staff this December 7 in honor of those who died as a result of their service at Pearl
Harbor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
fourth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of
America the two hundred and thirty-second.
GEORGE W. BUSH
ENDS