Proclamation 5555.
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101 STAT. 2019 Proclamation 5555 of October 20, 1986 National Hungarian Freedom Fighters Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The people of Hungary have contributed many chapters to the history of the struggle for liberty, but never more nobly than in 1956. On October 23 of that year, Hungarians, including the young people, rose up in revolt against communist dictatorship and Soviet occupation. The freedom fighters, as they were called by a world amazed at their heroism and idealism, fought almost barehanded against heavy odds, and soon fell victim to treachery and ruthless suppression.
But they lit a candle of hope and inspiration that can never be extinguished. The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was a true revolution of, by, and for the people. Its motivations were humanity’s universal longings to live, worship, and work in peace and to determine one’s own destiny. The Hungarian Revolution forever gave the lie to communism’s claims to represent the people, and it told the world that brave hearts still exist to challenge injustice. The Hungarian freedom fighters of 1956 perished or suffered exile, but their sacrifice lives on in the memory of the Hungarian people.
Their example lives on as well, for we see brave people—we call them freedom fighters too—in genuine popular revolutions against communist oppression around the world. Let us honor the Hungarian freedom fighters of 1956 with renewed dedication to our own freedom and with continued assistance for those who follow in their footsteps today. In memory of the Hungarian heroes of 1956, and to honor those who struggle still, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 385. has designated October 23, 1986, as “National Hungarian Freedom Fighters Day” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 23, 1986, as National Hungarian Freedom Fighters Day. I invite the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities to reaffirm their dedication to the international principles of justice and freedom, which unite and inspire us. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of 101 STAT. 2020the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eleventh.
RONALD REAGAN 5556 October 20, 1986 National Women Veterans Recognition Week, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5556 of October 20, 1986 National Women Veterans Recognition Week, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As Veterans Day approaches, it is appropriate to honor a small but growing segment of our veteran population—the 1.2 million women veterans. These women who served in uniform now comprise approximately 4.2 percent of the total veteran population, and they have demonstrated their dedication and their patriotism in situations that often entailed great hardship and danger.
Their contribution to our national security continues to grow as the number and proportion of women in all branches of service continue to increase. Through their sacrifices in behalf of all Americans, women in the Armed Forces have a record of achievement of which they can be justly proud. And we should all be proud of them. Their courage, dedication to duty, and unswerving fidelity to our Nation’s ideals deserve our sincere gratitude. During the past few years, great progress has been made in the effort to honor women veterans and to recognize their special needs and concerns.
It is fitting that we, as a Nation, express our great appreciation to our women veterans for their vital contribution to our national security. In recognition of the many contributions of women veterans, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 311, has designated the week beginning November 9, 1986, as “National Women Veterans Recognition Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning November 9, 1986, as National Women Veterans Recognition Week.
I encourage all Americans and government officials at all levels to celebrate this week with appropriate observances and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eleventh. RONALD REAGAN 5557 October 22, 1986 A Time of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation