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103 STAT. 3067 Proclamation 6001 of July 28, 1989 National Week of Recognition and Remembrance for Those Who Served in the Korean War, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In 1950, at the beginning of the post-World War II economic boom, America suddenly found itself engaged in another war. This time the enemy was communism, and the battlefield was Korea. America’s men and women in uniform left their mark in history once again and added another litany of unfamiliar names to the list of places where Americans have fought and died to defend freedom—names like Pork Chop Hill, Inchon, and the Pusan Perimeter.
When the communist army of North Korea invaded and attacked the Republic of Korea to the south, it was the beginning of an armed hostility that would eventually involve 21 nations and continue for more than 3 years. Taking the lead in attempting to restore freedom and independence to the people of Korea was the United States of America. In order to reclaim the territorial integrity of South Korea, a United Nations command was created with the United States serving as the executive agent.
Twenty other member nations provided military contingents to serve under the United Nations banner. The United States’ deep commitment to freedom was demonstrated by the number of Americans who served and sacrificed in this bloody conflict. Over 5,700,000 American service men and women were involved directly or indirectly in the war, 54,246 Americans made the supreme sacrifice, dying so that others might be free. Over 100,000 were wounded, and still thousands of others were captured and endured starvation, disease, and physical and psychological torture.
Although the Korean War has been known as America’s “Forgotten War,” those who served have never forgotten, and our Nation must never forget the great price these men and women paid for the cause of liberty and the right of self-determination. Soon a magnificent monument will be raised on the grounds of the Mall in Washington. The 38 figures that will march silently for all eternity across that panorama will honor, in eloquent fashion, all who served in the Korean War. In respect, gratitude, and recognition of those Americans who served in the Armed Forces during the Korean War, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 85, has designated the week beginning July 24, 1989, as “National Week of Recognition and Remembrance for Those Who Served in the Korean War” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this occasion.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning July 24, 1989, as National Week of Recognition and Remembrance for Those Who Served in the Korean War. I urge the press, radio, television, and all information media to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Further, I direct all departments and agencies of the 103 STAT. 3068United States and urge interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the American flag at half-staff on July 27, 1989, in honor of those Americans who died as a result of their service in Korea.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6002 July 28, 1989 National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6002 of July 28, 1989 National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Freedom is precious because it has been won for America at a very high price.
Much of its cost has been borne by the brave and selfless members of our Armed Forces. Few Americans could more fully appreciate the value of liberty and self-government than those servicemen who were captured and imprisoned while defending those ideals. Many of these Americans were subjected to brutal treatment and torture by their captors in violation of fundamental standards of morality and international codes for the treatment of war prisoners. Many never survived. The courage, faith, and devotion to duty demonstrated by these servicemen who risked their freedom—indeed, their lives—for our sake has moved the hearts of all Americans.
Our Nation will not forget these heroes and the tremendous sacrifices they made for our country, nor will we forget our obligation to their families. All Americans recognize the profound suffering of those who continue to await word of their loved ones’ fate. The U.S. commitment to securing the release of any U.S. servicemen who may still be held against their will, to obtaining the fullest possible accounting for the missing, and to repatriation of all recoverable American remains, is unshakable.
Because this Nation recognizes the dignity and worth of every individual and the inestimable value of every human life, we will not allow our POWs and MIAs to become lost to us. We shall continue to seek the truth about their fate and to ensure the peace of certainty for their families. The fullest possible accounting for the missing will continue to be a matter of highest priority. In March, a POW/MIA Flag was raised in the Capitol Rotunda as a symbol of our Nation’s concern for those servicemen who remain missing and unaccounted for, and as an expression of our determination to obtain a full and satisfactory accounting for them.
That flag shall remain on display there until the POW/MIA issue is thus resolved. To reaffirm our promise to keep faith with America’s missing servicemen and their families, the POW/MIA Flag will be flown over the White House, the Departments of State, Defense, and Veterans Affairs, the Selective Service System headquarters, and the Vietnam Veterans 103 STAT. 3069Memorial on September 15, 1989. It will also fly over the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day end Veterans Day.
In recognition of the special debt of gratitude all Americans owe to those who sacrificed their freedom in the service of our country, and as an expression of our support for their families, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 129, has designated September 15, 1989, as “National POW/MIA Recognition Day” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this occasion. NOW THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 15, 1989, as National POW/MLA Recognition Day.
I call upon all Americans to recognize that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH **Editorial note:** For the President’s remarks of July 28, 1989 on signing Proclamation 6002. see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents* [vol. 25. p. 1176]. 6003 July 31, 1989 Extending United States Copyright Protections to the Works of the Republic of Indonesia Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6003 of July 31, 1989 Extending United States Copyright Protections to the Works of the Republic of Indonesia By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Section 104(b)(5) of title 17 of the United States Code provides that when the President finds that a particular foreign nation extends, to works by authors, who are nationals or domiciliaries of the United States of America or to works first published in the United States, copyright protection on substantially the same basis as that on which the foreign nation extends protection to works of its own nationals and domiciliaries and works first published m that nation, the President may by proclamation extend protection under that title to works of which one or more of the authors is, on the date of first publication, a national, domiciliary, or sovereign authority of that nation, or which are first published in that nation.
Satisfactory assurances have been received that as of the entry into force date, August 1, 1989, of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the United States of America on Copyright Protection (hereinafter the “Copyright Agreement”), Indonesia will grant to works of United States nationals and domiciliaries and works first published in the United States protection in the Republic of Indonesia on the same basis as works of Indonesian nationals and domiciliaries and works first published in Indonesia, and that such protection will also extend to works of United States nationals and domiciliaries and works first published in the United States, 103 STAT. 3070which are in the Indonesian public domain on the day immediately prior to the effective date of the Copyright Agreement, if such works still enjoy copyright protection in the United States.
NOW, THEREFORE I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by section 104 of title 17 of the United States Code, do declare and proclaim that the conditions specified in section 104(b)(5) of title 17 of the United States Code have been satisfied in the Republic if Indonesia with respect to works of which one or more of the authors is, on the date of first publication, a national or domiciliary of the United States of America, or which are first published in the United States, and as of August 1, 1989, works of Indonesian nationals and domiciliaries and works first published in Indonesia are entitled to protection under title 17 of the United States Code.
I hereby request the Secretary of State to notify the Government of Indonesia that the date on which works of Indonesian nationals and domiciliaries and works first published in the Republic of Indonesia are entitled to protection under title 17 of the United States Code is August 1, 1989, the date on which the Copyright Agreement enters into force. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6004 July 31, 1989 United Stales Customs Service 200th Anniversary Year, 1988 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6004 of July 31, 1989 United Stales Customs Service 200th Anniversary Year, 1988 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation July 31, 1989, marks the 200th anniversary of the United States Customs Service. On that day, 200 years ago, President George Washington signed legislation establishing the Customs Service as part of the Department of the Treasury.
The story of the U.S. Customs Service is, in part, the story of America itself. Throughout much of our Nation’s history, customs duties accounted for the largest portion of the revenues needed to sustain and operate our national government. Customs revenues paid the Revolutionary War debt and played an important role in U.S. growth from 13 States along the Atlantic Coast to a Nation spanning the North American continent. The settling of the West, the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, the purchase of the Louisiana Territories and Alaska, the building of our military academies, and the creation of our national capital in Washington, D.C.. were all financed by customs revenues.
For nearly 12b years, until passage of the Federal Income Tax Act of 1913, the Customs Service was virtually the only source of revenue for the U.S. Government. Today, despite greatly reduced rates of duty on 103 STAT. 3071imported goods, Customs contributes more than $16 billion per year to the national Treasury. Beyond its contributions of revenue, the United States Customs Service has performed other important functions as well. During the past 200 years, it constructed more than 300 lighthouses, provided for the relief of sick and disabled seamen, patrolled America’s shores with armed revenue cutters, and helped protect the interests of American manufacturing.
The list of prominent persons who have held key Customs posts reflects the proud history of this invaluable Federal agency: President Ulysses S. Grant; Herman Melville author of *Moby Dick;* Pat Garrett, the sheriff who apprehended Billy the Kid; Matthew Henson, who accompanied Admiral Peary on his Arctic expedition in 1909; the poet Edwin Arlington Robinson; and the novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne. Each of these outstanding Americans was once an officer of the Customs Service. Today, Customs continues to render vital service to our Nation by collecting revenue, protecting American companies and citizens from predatory trade practices and violation of intellectual property rights, and by detecting and preventing the entry into the United States of illegal drugs.
In recognition of the contributions of the Customs Service to our Nation, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 363 has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation designating 1989 as “United States Customs Service 200th Anniversary Year.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the year 1989 as United States Customs Service 200th Anniversary Year. I call upon Government officials and the people of the United States to observe this year with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6005 August 1, 1989 Helsinki Human Rights Day, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6005 of August 1, 1989 Helsinki Human Rights Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Fourteen years ago, the United States and Canada joined 33 European countries in signing the Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
That action not only marked the culmination of the remarkable, 2-year meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe [CSCE], but also signaled a milestone in European post-war history. 103 STAT. 3072 The Helsinki accords recognized the inherent relationship between respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the attainment of genuine peace and security. Following years of diligent effort, the Western nations won in these accords the stated commitment of the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe to one of the most far-reaching sets of human rights standards ever enunciated by governments.
By signing the Helsinki Final Act all participating States agreed to respect freedom of thought, freedom of conscience, as well as freedom of religion and belief. Signatories also agreed to facilitate the free movement of people, ideas, and information between nations. The work begun at Helsinki to eliminate the barriers that divide East and West and to advance our goals of freedom, openness, and security has continued throughout three follow-up meetings. The ongoing CSCE process represents an invaluable avenue to work for change.
As recent developments in some nations of Eastern Europe suggest, the Western countries’ insistence upon full implementation of the human rights and humanitarian provisions of the Helsinki accords is contributing to fulfillment of my Administration’s goal of “a Europe whole and free.” The United States welcomes recent improvements in human rights practices in Poland, Hungary, and the Soviet Union. Nevertheless, we look for further reforms in these countries as well as institutionalization of the reforms already introduced.
Despite some positive signs of change in the U.S.S.R. and some countries in Eastern Europe, we are still far from achieving universal compliance with the Helsinki accords. The governments of Romania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, and East Germany continue to systematically deny the fundamental rights of their citizens. Religious oppression, persecution of ethnic minorities, and restrictions on freedom of information and travel in these countries violate the letter and spirit of the Helsinki accords and impede the CSCE process.
The United States will continue to condemn such human rights violations and call upon these countries to meet their commitments under the Helsinki Final Act. Respect for individual liberty and fundamental human rights is not only the duty of legitimate government, but also the key to economic prosperity and lasting peace among nations. The United States thus remains firmly committed to securing full implementation of the human rights and humanitarian provisions of the Helsinki Final Act.
In recognition of the importance this Nation places on human rights and our continuing commitment to the CSCE process, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 150, has designated August 1, 1989, as “Helsinki Human Rights Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in its observance. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim August 1, 1989, as Helsinki Human Rights Day and reaffirm U.S. dedication to the principles of human dignity and freedom enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act.
As we Americans observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, let us call upon all signatories of the Final Act to fulfill their obligation to respect the fundamental rights and dignity of all their citizens. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and 103 STAT. 3073of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6006 August 7, 1989 National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day, 1980 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6006 of August 7, 1989 National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day, 1980 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Communities across the United States bear testimony to the great things Americans can accomplish through their own resourcefulness and the help of neighbors.
In business, government, education, and social services, the ingenuity and hard work of individual Americans have been both the foundation and the catalyst for progress. Individual private citizens represent a particularly important force in our Nation’s fight against crime. Last year, crime struck one in four American households. While law enforcement officials do all they can to apprehend and prosecute those who prey upon innocent victims, the cooperation of law-abiding citizens is vital to their efforts.
Today, more than 19 million Americans participate in neighborhood crime watch programs. They remain vigilant against criminal activity in their neighborhoods and report suspicious behavior to the police. They also keep special watch over elderly persons and others who might easily become victims of theft or violence. These Americans who look out for their neighbors and make a personal commitment to help fight crime serve as positive role models for young people, thereby demonstrating not only respect for the law, but also active concern for the well-being of others.
Participants in crime watch programs affirm that, as communities, we must not and will not tolerate contempt for civil order and disregard for the rights of innocent people. On August 8, 1989, millions of Americans will join their neighbors in “National Night Out,” an evening sponsored each year by the National Association of Town Watch. This event provides citizens an opportunity to demonstrate the importance and effectiveness of community participation in crime prevention efforts.
During the “National Night Out,” families spend the period between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on the porches, steps, or lawns of their homes as a notice to criminals that their communities are off limits to drug trafficking and other illicit activities. “National Night Out” is a way for all Americans to express their determination to protect and enjoy the security of their homes and neighborhoods. To encourage all Americans to join with their neighbors in such crime prevention programs, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 136, has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation designating August 8, 1989, as “National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day.
” NOW. THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim August 8, 1989, as National Neighbor-103 STAT. 3074hood Crime Watch Day. 1 call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6007 August 14, 1989 National Senior Citizens Day, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6007 of August 14, 1989 National Senior Citizens Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation’s senior citizens are men and women who have helped make the 20th century the American Century. Over the years, these men and women have made great sacrifices to defend die cause of freedom around the world and to build strong families and communities here at home.
Today, our Nation continues to rely upon the knowledge, strength, and energy of our senior citizens. These men and women are grandparents who enrich our families with their love and guidance; they are neighbors who support our churches, schools, and local charities as volunteers; and they are veterans who remind us that peace and freedom are great yet precious blessings, won at a very high price and kept by the vigilant and the brave. Millions of older Americans are also valuable members of our Nation’s work force.
Today, many seniors are working well past the traditional “retirement age” as both they and their employers recognize the benefits of their seasoned wisdom and years of experience. All senior citizens—whether actively involved in business and community affairs or quietly devoted to their families and neighbors—deserve our gratitude and respect. They have shared with us the acquired wisdom of the ages, and they have shown us the meaning of faith, courage, and love of country. In recognition of our Nation’s senior citizens and the many contributions they have made to our society, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 225, has requested that the President issue a proclamation designating the third Sunday of August 1989 as “National Senior Citizens Day.
” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, August 20, 1989, as National Senior Citizens Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-103 STAT. 3075nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6008 August 14, 1980 National Library Card Sign-Up Month, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6008 of August 14, 1980 National Library Card Sign-Up Month, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation’s fourth President, James Madison, once observed that “A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both.
Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” President Madison knew that only an educated and informed public can keep a free and democratic government. Throughout our Nation’s history, libraries have been recognized as an invaluable educational tool. Whether located in community buildings, schools, or other academic institutions, libraries are an ideal way to share both the collected wisdom of the ages and recently acquired technical and scientific knowledge.
Repositories of literature, information, and ideas, libraries serve as centers of culture and learning in every community. At their local library, children as well as adults can find books and materials to meet their special needs and interests. Whether reading for pleasure or studying for a particular purpose, a young scholar can discover a wealth of information—and hours of enjoyment—at the library. Libraries also provide books suitable for parents to share with little ones who are still unable read by themselves.
In fact, reading together holds rewards for the entire family. Parents should introduce their children to their local library and encourage them to visit it often. They should ensure that their children sign up for a library card, and they should set a positive example by using their own. If knowledge can be considered the greatest of all riches, then a library card is a key to a lasting treasure. In recognition of out Nation’s libraries and the importance of owning and using a library card, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 231, has designated September 1989 as “National Library Card Sign-Up Month” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this month.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 1989 as National Library Card Sign-Up Month. I call upon the libraries, schools, and people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 103 STAT. 3076 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6009 August 14, 1989 National Wilderness Week, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6009 of August 14, 1989 National Wilderness Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation When our Nation was founded, much of the land that eventually became part of the United States was unspoiled wilderness, teeming with wildlife and rich in natural resources. But after just 100 years, much of the American frontier had virtually disappeared.
Railroads crisscrossed the continent, inviting settlement and industry. The rush for land and resource” led to almost unchecked development. The end of the 19th century, however, marked a turning point in the management of America’s natural resources. For the benefit of the entire country, the U.S. Government began to reserve selected public land as National Parks, National Forests, and National Wildlife Refuges. In 1924, the Gila National Forest in New Mexico became the first public land allocated specifically for the purpose of preserving the ecological, geological, scientific, and historic value of the wilderness.
Forty years later, the desire to protect our Nation’s wilderness resource was codified with the signing of the Wilderness Act on September 3, 1964. This year marks the 25th anniversary of that Act, which established the National Wilderness Preservation System. This System was the first of its kind in the world. Managed by the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior, the System now includes more than 90 million acres of wilderness in 44 States. The Wilderness Act directs that these acres be managed to “secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness . . . unimpaired for future use and enjoyment.
” It requires that these areas be “devoted to the public purposes of recreation, scenic, scientific, educational, conservation and historical use.” When the Wilderness Act was passed, many assumed that simply designating an area as wilderness would assure its preservation. However, experience has shown us that preserving these beautiful, untamed lands requires a lasting commitment and cooperation from the public. Every American can demonstrate that commitment by supporting the careful management and protection of our wilderness.
In recognition of the values of wilderness, the Congress by Senate Joint Resolution 67, has designated the week of September 3 through September 9, 1989, as “National Wilderness Week” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week. 103 STAT. 3077 NOW, THEREFORE. I. GEORGE BUSH. President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of September 3 through September 9, 1989, as National Wilderness Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6010 August 15, 1989 Women’s Equality Day, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6010 of August 15, 1989 Women’s Equality Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On August 26, 1989, we will commemorate the 89th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.
The adoption of that amendment secured for women an equal voice in our representative system by guaranteeing their right to vote. Its ratification in 1920 marked a watershed in American history by ensuring that women, equally with men, could enjoy fully the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. The active role of women during World War I was one important factor in gathering the force of public opinion behind the women’s suffrage movement. Women already had the vote in some States, but during the war, as they became essential workers in many industries, women gained increasing voice and stature throughout the country.
Thus, after years of hard work and persistent lobbying by women’s rights groups, the Congress passed the 19th Amendment in June 1919. It was finally ratified by the Tennessee legislature on August 18, 1920, and proclaimed as part of our Constitution on August 26. By securing for women the right to vote—and allowing them full participation in the political life of our country—the 19th Amendment affirmed the principles upon which our Nation was founded. In essence, it called us tn remain faithful to the vision of our Founders, who had pledged their lives and fortunes to defending the belief “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
” The ratification of the 19th Amendment was a poignant reminder that the civil and political rights enshrined in our Constitution are the birthright of all. By recognizing previously disenfranchised members of our society, the 19th Amendment took a place among other great landmarks in American history, such as President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. These legal milestones, and others that have since followed, such as the 1964 Civil Rights Act, have marked our Nation’s progress in ensuring that all members of our society have the opportunity to reach their full potential. 103 STAT. 3078 In recent years, women have continued their remarkable achievements in virtually every field of endeavor, gaining positions of leadership in government, education, business, medicine, and the arts.
During our Nation’s record peacetime economic expansion these past 80 months, 53 percent of the increase in employment has been among women; the wage gap has been closing; and today, increasing numbers of women are obtaining undergraduate and professional degrees. On this 69th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, it is appropriate that we recognize the many accomplishments of women, as well as their unique role in keeping our families, communities, and Nation strong. But today let us also renew our commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans, so that the United States might truly be a land of “liberty and justice for all.
” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 26, 1989, as Women’s Equality Day—a day to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6011 August 15, 1989 National Drive for Life Weekend, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6011 of August 15, 1989 National Drive for Life Weekend, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Although the proportion of traffic deaths related to alcohol has declined during the past few years, alcohol-impaired driving remains our Nation’s number one highway safety problem. Approximately one-half of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States continue to be alcohol-related.
Some 80 percent of these crashes involve a legally intoxicated driver or pedestrian. During 1988 alone, alcohol played a role in more than 23,000 traffic deaths. The personal losses and suffering of the thousands injured by drunk driving and of those whose loved ones are killed in alcohol-related crashes are inestimable. Drugs other than alcohol also pose a significant threat to our highway safety Studies show that certain drugs—legal as well as illegal, and either alone or in combination with alcohol—contribute to highway crashes.
All of us should be aware of the safety risks of driving after taking prescribed medications or over-the-counter drugs—especially those that have labels warning against operating a motor vehicle. We should also be mindful that combining drugs and alcohol increases those safety risks. 103 STAT. 3079 Two years ago. a coalition headed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving sponsored the first National Drive for Life Day and campaigned for all Americans to pledge not to drink and drive on that day.
By pausing on National Drive for Life Day to demonstrate their commitment to the fight against drunk driving, Americans underscored the importance of keeping that pledge throughout the year. The success of that first day prompted calls for an expanded campaign, to which the Congress responded in 1988 by designating Labor Day weekend as National Drive for Life Weekend. By Senate Joint Resolution 127, the Congress has again called for a national campaign by designating the Labor Day weekend beginning September 2, 1989, as “National Drive for Life Weekend” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this weekend.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the Labor Day weekend, September 2 through 4, 1989, as National Drive for Life Weekend. I ask all Americans to help improve the safety of our Nation’s highways by pledging not to drink and drive that weekend. I also call upon the Governors of the States, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, and the people of the United States to observe that weekend with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6012 August 15, 1989 National Pledge of Allegiance Day, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6012 of August 15, 1989 National Pledge of Allegiance Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On September 8, 1892, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag first appeared in print.
Today, nearly a century later, the words penned by Francis Bellamy in observance of the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America are among the most widely recited verses of American literature. The simple yet eloquent words of the Pledge of Allegiance capture both the character of the American people and the principles upon which our Nation was founded. They are a fitting tribute to our Flag. The Flag is the unique symbol of our Republic and the freedom that we cherish. It embodies the faith and unity of the men and women who have carried forth this bold experiment in self-government, and it stands in honor of those who have sacrificed their lives to defend it This proud emblem, the glorious banner of a great and blessed Nation, is worthy of our abiding respect and loyalty. 103 STAT. 3080 A diverse people, we Americans are united by what we believe.
We believe in God; we believe that all men are created equal; we believe in freedom; and we believe in equal opportunity and justice for all. We rededicate ourselves to these eternal truths every time we pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States. In recognition of the significance of the Pledge of Allegiance, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 253, has designated September 8, 1989, as “National Pledge of Allegiance Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation calling for the observance of this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 8, 1989, National Pledge of Allegiance Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day by displaying the United States Flag, by reciting publicly the Pledge of Allegiance, and by participating in other appropriate activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6013 August 15, 1989 The Bicentennial Anniversary of the First U.S. Patent end Copyright Laws, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6013 of August 15, 1989 The Bicentennial Anniversary of the First U.S. Patent end Copyright Laws, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation’s Founding Fathers recognized not only the need to protect the rights and property of individual Americans, but also the importance of providing incentives to stimulate the economic and cultural growth of the United States.
Thus, in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, they gave the Congress the power “To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.” Under this provision, the Federal Government can encourage the work of authors and inventors by protecting their right to reap the fruits of their labor. In his first Annual Message to the Congress, President George Washington reminded its members of the importance of progress in science and the arts, proclaiming that “there is nothing which can better deserve your patronage than the promotion of science and literature.
” Less than 6 months later, the Congress passed two landmark laws: the first Patent Act, which President Washington signed on April 10, 1790, and the first Copyright Act, which he signed on May 31, 1790. These two Acts have played an important role in establishing the United States as an economic and cultural leader among nations. 103 STAT. 3081 During the past 200 years, our Nation’s patent and copyright laws have, as Abraham Lincoln once observed, “added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius.
” American inventors have left their mark on industry and everyday life, and the world’s history books include their names alongside those of other great pioneers. Our standard of living, which is in part the result of American technology and innovation, has long been the highest in the world. Advances in technology have also produced new forms of authorship, and we have expanded our copyright laws accordingly. Copyright protection now covers such works as photographs, phonograms, motion pictures, and computer programs.
These changes have enabled fledgling enterprises to become enduring industries. The success of new industries has, in turn, given aspiring authors, inventors, and artists greater faith in their dreams and further incentive to share the fruits of their talents with others. As our patent and copyright laws enter their 3rd century, it is fitting that we recognize the role they have played in the scientific, economic, and cultural development of our Nation. On this occasion, it is also fitting that we encourage America’s young people to follow in the footsteps of the many inventors and artists who have enriched our lives with their vision and creativity.
In recognition of the importance of the patent and copyright laws to the United States, the Congress, by Public Law 99–523, has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation commemorating the bi-centennial anniversary of the first patent and copyright laws. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH. President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States to foster recognition of the importance of our patent and copyright systems through appropriate educational and cultural programs and activities during 1990, the bicentennial year of our Nation’s first patent and copyright laws.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6014 August 29, 1989 World War II Remembrance Week, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6014 of August 29, 1989 World War II Remembrance Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Fifty years ago, on September 1, 1939. the proud nation of Poland was invaded by forces from Nazi Germany, marking the end of its independence and the beginning of World War II.
Poland suffered a second devastating blow 16 days later, when Soviet forces invaded from the East In a secret protocol to the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact signed the 103 STAT. 3082previous month, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union had plotted the conquest and partition of Poland and the Baltic States. While many of the events that took place during the fateful month of September 1939 and the 6 turbulent years that followed might seem remote today, it is our duty—to future generations and to those who bravely defended the cause of freedom—to remember them.
By recalling these events, we remind ourselves that real and lasting peace can be won only when the rights and dignity of all human beings are cherished and protected. During World War II. the United States and its allies were engaged in nothing less than a life-and-death struggle for the fate of millions of people. Totalitarian regimes in Germany, Italy, and Japan—intent on regional hegemony and even world domination—posed a threat to all free and sovereign nations. The imperialist aims and racist policies of the government of Nazi Germany and some of its allies resulted in the deaths of millions of innocent men, women, and children—including six million Jews.
By the end of the 6-year-long war, more than 15 million combatants and 24 million noncombatants had been killed. Many of these casualties occurred among the people of the U.S.S.R., whose sacrifices were instrumental in securing the Allied victory. The enormous costs of this fight against tyranny can never be forgotten. Today, the principle that motivated the Western Allies during World War II continue to demonstrate their undeniable appeal. The history of the Federal Republic of Germany is now a moving testament to the power of democratic ideas, the wisdom of West Germany’s post-war leaders, and the talent and resilience of the German people.
Today the Federal Republic is among America’s closest allies, and a champion of human rights, democracy, and freedom. The people of Eastern Europe have continued to struggle for freedom and their right to self-determination. With courage and persistence the Polish and Hungarian people have begun a democratic transition in their countries. The United States welcomes positive changes in Poland and Hungary— and in the Soviet Union itself. Nevertheless, we realize that the goals fought for during World War II have not been fully won.
We stand with those peoples who continue to struggle for representative government and complete and lasting guarantees of their God-given rights. We look to a Europe whole and free. Today, as we recall the grave events of September 1, 1939, and the years of bitter conflict that followed, let us pause to salute our Nation’s veterans, the hundreds of thousands of Americans who gave their lives, and the millions of civilians who rallied to support the cause of freedom. Their courage and seflessness—reflected day after day in acts of great personal sacrifice—led the way to victory.
Let us also rededicate ourselves to promoting freedom and respect for human rights around the world, for they are the only sure foundation for lasting peace. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 221, has designated the week beginning September 1, 1989, as “World War II Remembrance Week” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this occasion. 103 STAT. 3083 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning September 1, 1980, as World War II Remembrance Week.
I ask all Americans to join in remembering and reflecting upon this conflict, which changed forever the history of mankind. I also call upon government officials and private organizations to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6015 September 5, 1989 National Check-Up Week, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6015 of September 5, 1989 National Check-Up Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Many of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States are diseases that could be treated effectively—if detected early. That is why periodic medical examinations are important for all Americans.
Heart disease, which claims the lives of more than 500.000 Americans each year and represents the leading cause of death in our country, can be reduced in severity or even prevented through such measures as the control of high blood pressure and the maintenance of a healthy diet. In fact, improved treatment for high blood pressure has reduced the frequency of strokes in the United States to one-half the rate recorded during the early 1970’s. The first step in identifying and treating such a health risk as high blood pressure is often a routine medical check-up.
Similarly, medical science has shown that the early detection of some forms of cancer—long before symptoms develop—can save lives. For example, deaths in this country from cancer of the cervix have fallen dramatically since 1950, due, in part, to routine screening tests performed by doctors. The prognosis for victims of other forms of cancer, such as breast cancer, can also be improved when the disease is detected early through periodic medical check-ups. In addition to the early detection of illness, regular medical check-ups play an important role in disease prevention.
For example, highly effective vaccines administered to young children have led to the virtual elimination of certain childhood diseases, such as polio, that were common afflictions only one generation ago. In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that many diseases and other health problems can be prevented simply through changes in personal behavior. Refraining from smoking, improving one’s diet, safe sexual practices, and avoidance of drug and alcohol abuse are some of the many measures that can help reduce one’s risk of illness and injury.
The medical check-up provides an important opportunity for the doctor and patient to discuss these behaviors. It is an ideal setting for 103 STAT. 3084the physician to assess the individual risk profile of each patient end to provide him or her with useful health care information. It also allows the physician and patient to work together in developing an effective health care regimen that can be applied at home and at work, long after the visit is over. Periodic check-ups strengthen the doctor-patient relationship and allow physicians to monitor carefully their patients’ health.
To recognize the importance of periodic medical checkups the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 96, has designated the week beginning September 10, 1989, as “National Check-Up Week,” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this occasion. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of September 10, 1989, as “National Check-Up Week.” I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6016 September 5, 1989 Uncle Sam Day, 1988 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6016 of September 5, 1989 Uncle Sam Day, 1988 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The tall, white-haired figure of Uncle Sam—his stem, sagacious face graced by a flowing beard, and his distinguished top hat adorned by stare and stripes—is a beloved symbol of the United States.
Recognized around the world, the striking visage of Uncle Sam recalls the pride and strength of the American people, as well as the freedom we enjoy. One of the most familiar renditions of Uncle Sam is found on the James Montgomery Flagg recruitment poster used during World War I and World War II. With its now-famous headline, “Uncle Sam Wants You,” this poster urged men and women to help defend our way of life by enlisting in the Armed Forces. Today, the figure of Uncle Sam continues to remind us of the great risks and personal sacrifices endured by generations of Americans in the quest for liberty.
In 1961, the Congress recognized Samuel Wilson of Troy, New York, as the progenitor of this celebrated American symbol. Hardworking and self-reliant, Samuel Wilson was a man of unwavering integrity. He was also an important source of food for the Army during the War of 1612. The marking “U.S.” stamped on casks of meat that his packinghouse prepared for American troop represented “Uncle Sam” to many sol-103 STAT. 3085diers and eventually the name was associated with the U.S. Government itself.
During Samuel Wilson’s lifetime, which spanned the exciting years of 1766 to 1854, Americans won our country’s Independence; formed a system of self-government under our great Constitution; explored and settled the frontier; and raised the hopes of freedom-loving peoples around the world. Because the character derived from his nickname embodies the proud and industrious spirit of the American people, it is fitting that we pause to remember “Uncle Sam” Wilson and his place in our Nation’s history.
To honor Samuel Wilson on the anniversary of his birth and the occasion of the bicentennial of the City of Troy, New York, the Congress, by Public Law 100–645, has designated September 13, 1989, as “Uncle Sam Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event. NOW, THEREFORE. I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 13, 1989, as Uncle Sam Day and call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6017 September 12, 1989 United States Coast Guard Bicentennial Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6017 of September 12, 1989 United States Coast Guard Bicentennial By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On August 4, 1790, the Congress authorized ten revenue cutters requested by Alexander Hamilton the Nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury, for the purpose if interdicting violators of U.S. customs laws.
The vital seagoing service that began with those ten swift vessels lives on today in the form of the United States Coast Guard. Today, the United States Coast Guard remains in the forefront of our Nation’s fight against the importation of contraband by sea. Working in cooperation with other government agencies, it plays a crucial rate in preventing illegal drugs from reaching the United States. By helping to keep drugs off America’s streets, the Coast Guard is helping to save lives.
Saving lives is nothing new to the outstanding men and women of the United States Coast Guard. Through its search and rescue operations, vessel inspections, and boating safety programs, the Coast Guard protects both commercial and recreational boaters from the perils of the high seas and other navigable waters. 103 STAT. 3086 In addition to preventing personal injury and property damage on all U.S. waters, the Coast Guard has served as a leader in protecting those waters. It has helped to minimize damage to the marine environment from spills of oil and other hazardous substances, and it has safeguarded our Nation’s ports, waterways, and marine facilities from vandalism and accidental harm.
The U.S. Coast Guard also conducts polar and domestic ice operations to support our national interests and facilitates marine transportation in domestic waters by maintaining short- and long-range aids to navigation—including lighthouses, buoys, and loran stations. This important Government agency, which has ably served the American people in war as well as peacetime, will observe its Bicentennial during the period of time beginning August 4, 1989, and ending August 4, 1990. The Congress of the United States, by Senate Joint Resolution 126, has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 2 centuries of service by the United States Coast Guard and calling upon the Nation to share in the pride and satisfaction enjoyed by its dedicated members during the commemoration of this Bicentennial.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the period beginning August 4, 1989, and ending August 4, 1990, as a time to commemorate the Bicentennial of the United States Coast Guard. I invite the Governors of the States, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and America Samoa and the Mayor of the District of Columbia to provide for the observance of this commemoration. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6018 September 12, 1989 National Alcohol and Drug Treatment Month, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6018 of September 12, 1989 National Alcohol and Drug Treatment Month, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each day, we Americana are confronted by grim reminders of the devastation wrought by excessive consumption of alcohol and other forms of substance abuse. Millions of Americans have suffered, either directly or indirectly, from the consequences of chemical dependency.
Substance abuse contributes to accidents resulting in serious injury and death, and it accounts for much of the violent crime on our city streets. Disrupting or destroying the lives of families across the United States, this grave problem has placed our Nation’s future at risk. It has been estimated that as many as one-third of all families in this Nation are affected in some way by alcoholism. Perhaps as many as 103 STAT. 308718.000,000 Americans are problem drinkers or alcoholics.
These estimates point to substantial costs in health care and lost economic productivity, as well as, untold human suffering. Women who abuse alcohol or other drugs while pregnant endanger the lives of their unborn children. Alcohol abuse during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of mental retardation in infants; and, today, many of our Nation’s hospitals must often treat chemically addicted newborns. An entire generation is threatened by the use of illicit drugs. Intravenous use of cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, and other drugs is linked to an ever increasing proportion of new AIDS cases in the United States.
An estimated 70 percent of children with AIDS have a mother or father who has used drugs intravenously. The use of cocaine alone now accounts for more hospital emergency room episodes than any other legal or illegal drug. Today, parents, teachers, law enforcement personnel, and government officials are working hard to prevent young people from venturing into the dangerous web of substance abuse. We must continue to teach our children about the perils of experimenting with drugs and alcohol.
We must also continue to help them develop the self-esteem, strength of character, and firm moral values that are the surest defense against peer pressure. Across the country, we are also working hard to provide treatment for those Americans who have drug and alcohol problems. At the State and local level, public and private programs have been established to help these individuals overcome chemical dependency. The dedicated professionals and volunteers who make these programs work deserve our recognition and wholehearted support.
The patients and clients struggling to regain control over their lives through these programs deserve our compassion and encouragement. This month, each of us should make a firm commitment to support drug treatment facilities in our communities. Effective rehabilitation and treatment programs are an essential part of our effort to win the war on drugs. To enhance public awareness of the importance of alcohol and drug treatment services, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 132, has designated the month of September 1989 as “National Alcohol and Drug Treatment Month” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this occasion.
NOW, THEREFORE, I GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 1989 as National Alcohol and Drug Treatment Month. I call upon all citizens of the United States to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies and activities designed to increase understanding of persons with alcohol and drug problems and to promote recognition of their need for effective treatment and rehabilitation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6019 September 13, 1989 National Historically Black College Week, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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