Proclamation 6389.
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105 STAT. 2766 Proclamation 6389 of December 5, 1991 To Amend the Generalized System of Preferences By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Pursuant to section 504(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the 1974 Act) (19 U.S.C. 2464(a)(1)), and having considered the factors set forth in sections 501 and 502(c) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that it is appropriate to suspend the application of duty-free treatment accorded to articles of Yugoslavia under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). 2. Section 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2483) authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS)the substance of the provisions of that Act, and of other Acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including but not limited to Title V and section 604 of the 1974 Act, do proclaim that
(1)General note 3(c)(ii)(A) to the HTS, listing those countries whose products are eligible for benefits of the GSP, is modified by deleting “Yugoslavia” in the enumeration of independent countries.
(2)Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive orders inconsistent with the provisions of this proclamation are hereby superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
(3)The amendment made by this proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles both:
(i)imported on or after January 1, 1976, and
(ii)entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 15 days after the date of publication of this proclamation in the Federal Register. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of December, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6390 December 9, 1991 Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, 1991 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6390 of December 9, 1991 Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation When the Federal Convention ended in September 1787 and our Constitution was presented to the States for ratification, it was hailed by 105 STAT. 2767many as a triumph for liberty and self-government. “The Constitution,” wrote Thomas Jefferson, “is unquestionably the wisest ever yet presented to men.” Still, he and others voiced concern that it did not contain a declaration enumerating the rights of individuals. To Jefferson such a declaration was “what no just government should refuse or rest on inferences.” Opponents to the idea argued that a bill of rights would be unnecessary and perhaps even harmful, should it invite disregard for any rights that were not expressly stated. In their view, the Constitution that began with the words “We the People” clearly affirmed the sovereignty of the American public. But Jefferson and others persisted, noting that a declaration of rights would serve “as a supplement to the Constitution where that is silent.” James Madison conceded that such a declaration might prove valuable because “political truths declared in that solemn manner acquire by degrees the character of fundamental maxims of free government.” Today his words seem prophetic. Our Bill of Rights guarantees, among other basic liberties, freedom of speech and of the press, as well as freedom of religion and association; it recognizes the right to keep and bear arms; and it prohibits unreasonable search and seizure of a person’s home, papers, or possessions. The Bill of Rights also states that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law and establishes fundamental rules of fairness in judicial proceedings, including the right to trial by jury. Since it was ratified on December 15, 1791, the principles enshrined in this great document have not only served as the guiding tenets of American government but also inspired the advance of freedom around the globe. When it adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations affirmed for all humankind the ideals enshrined in our Bill of Rights. Noting that “human rights should be protected by the rule of law,” and describing the Declaration as “a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations,” signatories agreed to respect freedom of thought, freedom of conscience, as well as freedom of religion and belief. They declared that “everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the security of person,” and they recognized that all human beings are entitled to equal protection of the law. Signatories to the Declaration also recognized an individual’s right to participate in the government of his or her country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights reasserted what we Americans have always believed: that recognition of these rights “is the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world.” This ideal was reaffirmed and strengthened in the 1975 Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and more recently in the 1990 Charter of Paris. Today we stand closer than ever to achieving universal compliance with the letter and spirit of international human rights agreements. Two hundred years after the ratification of our Bill of Rights, the principles it enshrines continue to take root around the world. Having triumphed over communism, many peoples and nations now confront the challenge of improving respect for human rights among various ethnic and religious groups, as well as members of national mi-105 STAT. 2768norities. The United States will continue to urge these and all nations to abide by international human rights agreements and to act in the spirit of political pluralism and tolerance—traditions that have made America’s diversity a source of pride and strength. 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 December 10, 1991, as Human Rights Day and December 15, 1991, as Bill of Rights Day and call upon all Americans to observe the week beginning December 10, 1991. as Human Rights Week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of December, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6391 December 12, 1991 Wright Brothers Day, 1991 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6391 of December 12, 1991 Wright Brothers Day, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation They were quiet men of modest means, but in an extraordinary display of talent, imagination, and teamwork, Orville and Wilbur Wright changed the world. Less than a century ago, on December 17, 1903, these enterprising brothers launched the age of aviation with the first controlled, manned flight in a heavier-than-air, mechanically propelled airplane. Although their handcrafted “Flyer” covered just 120 feet on its maiden voyage over the windswept beach near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the Wright brothers helped lead mankind on a great journey of discovery and progress that continues to this day. Given the routine nature of air travel today—as well as the increasing frequency of shuttle missions and other forms of spaceflight—it can be difficult for us to fathom just how remarkable the work of the Wright brothers was. When they began to experiment with airplane models and wind tunnels at their small workshop in Dayton, Ohio, many people believed that human flight would never be possible. At that time, even the automobile had not yet appeared on the American scene. Defying the skeptics, Orville and Wilbur Wright persevered through months of careful study, calculation, and design. Indeed, long before they began constructing their first flying machine, the Wrights immersed themselves in the study of existing texts and papers on fundamental aerodynamics. They also conducted exhaustive research, moving far beyond previously accepted data and theories, many of which had proved to be unreliable. The Wrights’ achievement of three-axis control in flight, inspired by watching birds of the air, laid the foundation for their success at Kitty Hawk and for the future development of all aviation. 105 STAT. 2769 More than a tribute to their mechanical acumen and collective genius, the Wright brothers’ triumph at Kitty Hawk stands as a shining example of the power of intellect and determination over seemingly insurmountable odds. It is an example we do well to remember. Today many frontiers still stand before us. Every problem and question we face, both as individuals and as a Nation, represents new challenges and opportunities. Like Orville and Wilbur Wright and like all those Americans who have used their freedom, resources, and skill to reach high goals, we, too, can rise on the wings of industry and learning. The Congress, by a joint resolution approved December 17, 1963 (77 Stat. 402; 36 U.S.C. 169), has designated the 17th day of December of each year as “Wright Brothers Day” and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation commemorating this day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 17, 1991, as Wright Brothers Day. I invite all Americans to observe that day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of December, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6392 December 13, 1991 Bicentennial of the District of Columbia Month, 1991 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6392 of December 13, 1991 Bicentennial of the District of Columbia Month, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Although it encompasses just 10 square miles, the District of Columbia contains a vast wealth of history and culture—a legacy that befits our Nation’s Capital. This year, we celebrate the 200th anniversary of our remarkable Federal city. Conceived by the Framers of our Constitution, who provided for the establishment of a special district to serve “as the Seat of the Government of the United States,” our Nation’s Capital began to take shape in 1791. In January of that year, a site was selected for the city under the direction of President George Washington. The following month Andrew Ellicot and Benjamin Banneker, a successful black farmer who was self-taught in engineering, mathematics, and other fields, began to survey the terrain. Plans for the actual layout of the city reflected the exuberance, pride, and optimism of our young Republic. When he submitted his design to the Congress in December 1791, Major Pierre L’Enfant included numerous provisions for parks, fountains, and wide, sweeping avenues—all reflecting a vision as grand and as ambitious as the American experiment itself. Over the years, a number of our Nation’s leaders took great personal interest in the development of the Federal city. Thomas Jefferson of-105 STAT. 2770fered advice and sketches for its design, and it was his idea to build a large mall extending from the foot of the hill on which our magnificent United States Capitol now stands. Today the Mall in Washington is surrounded by monuments and museums that honor the brilliant thinkers and brave heroes who have defined and defended the American ideals of liberty and self-government. Many of the museums in our Nation’s Capital also contain vast collections of American art and folklore, as well as fascinating displays of U.S. achievements in science, industry, and aviation. As the seat of government of the United States for 200 years, our Nation’s Capital has become a center of American culture and a world-renowned symbol of freedom and democracy. Here is where President John Adams and his successors continued the work that President George Washington and the First Congress had begun in New York. Here is where President Abraham Lincoln labored to preserve our Union: and here is where the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., led the historic march that energized the civil rights movement and reminded America of its promise of liberty and justice for all. Much of our Nation’s history has marched through Washington, D.C., and today that journey continues as we engage in the day-to-day process of democratic government. While our Nation’s Capital belongs to all Americans, this occasion is a very special one for the residents of the District of Columbia. Many families have lived in the city for generations, and this bicentennial is also a celebration of their roots. At the end of the Civil War, thousands of African Americans came to Washington, making the city a virtual symbol of emancipation and progress. Their accomplishments, reflected in the growth of institutions such as Howard University, helped pave the way for countless others. Today residents of the District of Columbia continue to make outstanding contributions in education, business, science, and the arts. On this occasion, all Americans join them in celebrating 200 years of history and achievement. The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 356, has designated December 1991 as “Bicentennial of the District of Columbia 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 December 1991 as Bicentennial of the District of Columbia Month. I invite all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of December, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6393 December 13, 1991 Year of Clean Water, 1992 Clean Water Month, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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