Proclamation 7106.

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112 STAT. 3768 Proclamation 7106 of June 17, 1998 Father’s Day, 1998 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Fathers hold us close and lift us up in so many ways throughout our lives. Devoted fathers work day in and day out, not only to help provide their families with food, clothing, education, and a good home, but also to give their children the values, guidance, encouragement, and self-esteem to make the most of their lives. With careful planning and many quiet sacrifices, fathers seek to give their children the freedom to dream and the opportunity to make those dreams a reality.

Across our Nation, at piano recitals and basketball games, at science fairs and high school graduations, proud fathers rejoice at the achievements of their sons and daughters. In today’s complex and changing society, fathers have taken on new roles and additional responsibilities within their homes, balancing the varied demands of work and family. They are nurturers as well as providers, confidants and best friends as well as heroes and role models. They teach their children how to read, how to drive, and how to live.

And, like generations of fathers who came before them, they build a strong foundation of love that enables their sons and daughters to stand taller, see farther, and reach higher. On Father’s Day, let us thank the biological fathers, stepfathers, foster fathers, and adoptive fathers across America whose love graces their children’s lives and whose character strengthens our Nation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress approved April 24, 1972 (36 U.S.C. 142a), do hereby proclaim Sunday, June 21, 1998, as Father’s Day.

I invite the States, communities across the country, and all the citizens of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that demonstrate our deep appreciation and abiding love for our fathers. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-second. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7107 June 30, 1998 To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7107 of June 30, 1998 To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1.

Pursuant to sections 501, 503(a)(1)(A), and 503(c)(1) of title V of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (“the 1974 Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2461, 2463(a)(1)(A), and 2463(c)(1)), as amended, the President may des-112 STAT. 3769ignate or withdraw designation of specified articles provided for in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS)as eligible for preferential tariff treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences

(GSP)when imported from designated beneficiary developing countries. 2. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(A)), beneficiary developing countries, except those designated as least-developed beneficiary developing countries pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(D) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(D)), are subject to competitive need limitations on the preferential treatment afforded under the GSP to eligible articles. 3. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(C) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(C)), a country that is no longer treated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to an eligible article may be redesignated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to such article if imports of such article from such country did not exceed the competitive need limitations in section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(A)), during the preceding calendar year. 4. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(F) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(F)), the President may disregard the competitive need limitation provided in section 503(c)(2)(A)(i)(II) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(A)(i)(II)) with respect to any eligible article if the aggregate appraised value of the imports of such article into the United States during the preceding calendar year does not exceed the applicable amount set forth in section 503(c)(2)(F)(ii) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(F)(ii)). 5. Pursuant to section 503(d) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(d)), the President may waive the application of the competitive need limitations in section 503(c)(2)(A) with respect to any eligible article of any beneficiary developing country if certain conditions are met. 6. Section 507(2) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2467(2)) provides that in the case of an association of countries which is a free trade area or customs union, or which is contributing to comprehensive regional economic integration among its members through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, the reduction of duties, the President may provide that all members of such association other than members which are barred from designation under section 502(b) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462(b)) shall be treated as one country for purposes of title V of the 1974 Act. 7. Pursuant to sections 501 and 503(a)(1)(A) of the 1974 Act, and after receiving advice from the International Trade Commission in accordance with section 503(e), I have determined to designate certain articles, previously designated under section 503(a)(1)(B), as eligible articles from additional beneficiary developing countries. In order to do so, it is necessary to subdivide and amend the nomenclature of existing subheadings of the HTS. For certain articles, I have decided that the effective date of designation shall be determined by the United States Trade Representative (USTR). 8. Pursuant to section 503(c)(1) of the 1974 Act, I have determined to limit the application of duty-free treatment accorded to certain articles from certain beneficiary developing countries. 112 STAT. 3770 9. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that certain beneficiary developing countries should not receive preferential tariff treatment under the GSP with respect to certain eligible articles imported in quantities that exceed the applicable competitive need limitation. 10. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(C) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that certain countries should be redesignated as beneficiary developing countries with respect to certain eligible articles that previously had been imported in quantities exceeding the competitive need limitations of section 503(c)(2)(A). 11. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(F) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that the competitive need limitation provided in section 503(c)(2)(A)(i)(II) should be waived with respect to certain eligible articles from certain beneficiary developing countries. For certain articles, 1 have decided that the effective date of the waiver shall be determined by the USTR. 12. Pursuant to section 503(d) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that the competitive need limitations of section 503(c)(2)(A) should be waived with respect to certain eligible articles from certain beneficiary developing countries. I have received the advice of the International Trade Commission on whether any industries in the United States are likely to be adversely affected by such waivers, and I have determined, based on that advice and on the considerations described in sections 501 and 502(c), that such waivers are in the national economic interest of the United States. For a certain article, I have decided that the effective date of the waiver shall be determined by the USTR. 13. Pursuant to section 507(2) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that members of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) should be treated as one country for purposes of title V of the 1974 Act. 14. Pursuant to section 507(2) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that members of the Southern African Development Community

(SADC)should be treated as one country for purposes of title V of the 1974 Act. The USTR shall determine which specific members of the SADC are to be included in the designation under section 507(2) of the 1974 Act and shall determine the effective date or dates of the designation. The USTR shall announce by publication in the **Federal Register** the specific SADC members to be included in the designation and the effective date or dates. 15. Pursuant to section 507(2) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that members of the Tripartite Commission for East African Cooperation

(EAC)should be treated as one country for purposes of title V of the 1974 Act. The USTR shall determine which specific members of the EAC are to be included in the designation under section 507(2) of the 1974 Act and shall determine the effective date or dates of the designation. The USTR shall announce by publication in the **Federal Register** the specific EAC members to be included in the designation and the effective date or dates. 16. Section 604 of the 1974 Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provisions of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and 112 STAT. 3771actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, 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)In order to provide that one or more countries that have not been treated as beneficiary developing countries with respect to one or more eligible articles should be designated as beneficiary developing countries with respect to such article or articles for purposes of the GSP, and that one or more countries should not be treated as beneficiary developing countries with respect to one or more eligible articles for purposes of the GSP, general note 4 to the HTS is modified as provided in section A of Annex I and section A of Annex IV to this proclamation.

(2)In order to designate certain articles, previously designated under section 503(a)(1)(B), as eligible articles from additional beneficiary developing countries, the HTS is modified by amending and subdividing the nomenclature of existing HTS subheadings as provided in section B of Annex I to this proclamation. (3)(a) In order to designate certain articles as eligible articles for purposes of the GSP when imported from any beneficiary developing country, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for certain HTS subheadings is modified as provided in section C(1) of Annex I and section B of Annex TV to this proclamation.

(b)In order to designate certain articles, previously designated under section 503(a)(1)(B), as eligible articles from additional beneficiary developing countries, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for the HTS subheadings enumerated in section C(2) of Annex I to this proclamation is modified as provided in such section.

(c)In order to provide preferential tariff treatment under the GSP to beneficiary developing countries that have been excluded from the benefits of the GSP for certain eligible articles, the Rates of Duty 1- Special subcolumn for each of the HTS subheadings enumerated in section C(3) of Annex I to this proclamation is modified as provided in such section.

(d)In order to provide that one or more countries should not be treated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to certain eligible articles for purposes of the GSP, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for each of the HTS subheadings enumerated in section C(4) of Annex I to this proclamation is modified as provided in such section.

(4)A waiver of the application of section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act shall apply to the eligible articles in the HTS subheadings and to the beneficiary developing countries set forth in Annex II and in section C of Annex TV to this proclamation.

(5)In order to provide for the continuation of previously proclaimed staged reductions of duties in the Rates of Duty 1-General subcolumn for goods that fall in the HTS subheadings modified by section B of Annex I to this proclamation and that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the dates specified in section 112 STAT. 3772A of Annex III to this proclamation, the rate of duty in the HTS set forth in such subcolumn for each of the HTS subheadings enumerated in section A of Annex III to this proclamation is deleted and the rate of duty provided in such section is inserted in lieu thereof.

(6)In order to provide for the continuation of previously proclaimed staged reductions of duties in the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for certain goods of Mexico that fall in the HTS subheadings modified by section B of Annex I to this proclamation and effective with respect to goods of Mexico under the terms of general note 12 to the HTS that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the dates specified in section B of Annex III to this proclamation, the rate of duty in the HTS set forth in such subcolumn followed by the symbol “MX” in parentheses for each of the HTS subheadings enumerated in section B of Annex III to this proclamation is deleted and the rate of duty provided in such section is inserted in lieu thereof.

(7)In order to reflect in the HTS the decision that members of the WAEMU should be treated as one country for purposes of title V of the 1974 Act, and to enumerate the member countries, general note 4(a) to the HTS is modified as provided in Annex V to this proclamation.

(8)In order to reflect in the HTS the decision that members of the SADC should be treated as one country for purposes of title V of the 1974 Act, and to enumerate those member countries that should benefit from such designation, general note 4(a) to the HTS is to be modified as set forth in a notice or notices that the USTR shall cause to be published in the **Federal Register**. Such notice or notices should direct the insertion in general note 4(a) of the title of the association and the names of those member countries that should be treated as one country for purposes of title V of the 1974 Act, and should specify the effective date of such designation.

(9)In order to reflect in the HTS the decision that members of the EAC should be treated as one country for purposes of title V of the 1974 Act, and to enumerate those member countries that should benefit from such designation, general note 4(a) to the HTS is to be modified as set forth in a notice or notices that the USTR shall cause to be published in the **Federal Register**. Such notice or notices should direct the insertion in general note 4(a) of the title of the association and the names of those member countries that should be treated as one country for purposes of title V of the 1974 Act, and should specify the effective date of such designation.

(10)Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive orders that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are superseded to the extent of such inconsistency. (11)(a) The modifications made by Annex I to this proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after July 1, 1998.

(b)The action taken in Annex II to this proclamation shall be effective on the date of signature of this proclamation.

(c)The modifications made by Annex III to this proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the dates set forth in such Annex. 112 STAT. 3773

(d)The modifications made by Annex IV to this proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after a date to be announced in the **Federal Register** by the USTR.

(e)The modification made by Annex V to this proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date of signature of this proclamation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-second. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 112 STAT. 3774 Annex I **Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff** **Schedule of the United States (“HTS”)** Effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after July 1, 1998. Section A. General note 4(d) to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTS”) is modified, as provided in this section. (1). deleting the following HTS subheadings and the country set out opposite such subheadings: 0711.40.00 India 7615.19.10 Thailand 0811.20.20 Chile 8108.90.60 Russia 4411.19.40 Brazil 8112.11.60 Kazakhstan 7103.99.10 Thailand 8409.99.99 Brazil (2). by deleting the country set out opposite the following subheading: 2916.31.15 Estonia 8409.99.91 Brazil 9025.11.20 Brazil (3). by adding, in numerical sequence, the following HTS provisions and countries set out opposite them: 0202.30.10 Argentina 0202.30.10 Argentina7113.19.29 India 0708.90.30 Ecuador 7117.90.55 Peru 0710.29.30 Ecuador 7202.50.00 Russia 0711.30.00 Turkey 7206.90.00 Trinidad and Tobago 0712.90.74 Turkey 7307.91.30 Brazil 0802.50.20 Turkey 7401.10.00 India 0802.90.80 Guatemala 7407.22.30 Russia 1006.30.10 India 7409.39.50 Hungary 1602.50.09 Argentina 7411.21.50 Trinidad and Tobago 1604.15.00 Chile 7614.90.20 Venezuela 1701.91.42 Jamaica 7904.00.00 South Africa 2002.90.40 Turkey 8525.20.05 Philippines 2009.30.10 Honduras 8528.12.16 Thailand 2101.20.32 India 8534.00.00 Thailand 2106.90.06 Colombia 8606.30.00 India 2208.90.05 Trinidad and Tobago 8708.40.50 Brazil 2401.20.57 Indonesia 9001.30.00 Indonesia 2516.90.00 South Africa 9614.20.60 Turkey 3204.12.20 Argentina; India 3204.12.30 Argentina; India 3204.12.45 Argentina; India 3204.12.50 Argentina; India 3824.90.28 India 3920.62.00 India 4104.39.40 Argentina 4409.10.40 Chile 4412.22.50 Indonesia 4809.10.20 Guatemala 6501.00.60 Colombia 112 STAT. 3775 (4). by adding, in alphabetical order, the country or countries set out opposite the following HTS subheadings: 1604.14.50 Indonesia 2901.29.50 South Africa 1806.10.65 India 2907.29.25 South Africa 2825.30.00 South Africa 3817.10.50 Indonesia 2840.11.00 Turkey 4106.12.00 Pakistan 2840.19.00 Turkey 4412.29.45 Ecuador 2841.90.10 South Africa 7113.19.50 Turkey 2843.30.00 Colombia 8531.20.00 Philippines 2849.90.50 South Africa Section B. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTS”) is modified, as provided in this section. The following provisions supersedes matter now in the HTS. Bracketed matter is included to assist in the understanding of proclaimed modifications. The subheadings and superior text are set forth in columnar format, and material in such columns is inserted in the columns of the HTS designated “Heading/Subheading”, “Article Description”, “Rates of Duty 1 General”, “Rates of Duty 1 Special”, and “Rates of Duty 2”, respectively. (1). HTS subheading 0712.90.75 is superseded by: [Dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced,...:] [Other vegetables; mixture of...:] “Tomatoes: 0712.90.74 In powder 10.1% Free (A*, CA, E, IL, J, MX) 35% 0712.90.78 Other 10.1% Free (A+, CA, E, IL, J, MX) 35%” (2). HTS subheading 2002.90.00 is superseded by: [Tomatoes prepared or preserved...:] “2002.90 Other: 2002.90.40 In powder 12.3% Free (A+, CA, E, IL, J) 50% 5.7%

(MX)2002.90.80 Other 12.3% Free (A+, CA, E, IL, J) 50%” 5.7%

(MX)Section C. An article’s preferential tariff treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP”) in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTS”) is modified as provided in this section. (1). For HTS subheading 0703.10.40, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn is modified by deleting the symbol “A+” in the parentheses following the “Free” rate and by inserting the symbol “A” in lieu thereof. (2). For the following HTS subheadings, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn is Modified by deleting the symbol “A+” in the parentheses following the “Free” rate and by inserting the symbol “A*” in lieu thereof. 3204.12.20 3204.12.50 3204.12.30 3824.90.28 3204.12.45 112 STAT. 3776 (3). For the following HTS subheadings, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn is modified by deleting the symbol “A*” and Inserting an “A” in lieu thereof. 0711.40.00 4411.19.40 7615.19.10 8112.11.60 0811.20.20 7103.99.10 8108.90.60 4409.99.99 (4). For the following HTS provisions, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn is Modified by deleting the symbol “A” and inserting an “A*” in lieu thereof: 0202.30.10 2009.30.10 4409.10.20 7411.21.50 0704.90.30 2101.20.32 6501.00.60 7614.90.20 0710.29.30 2106.90.06 7113.19.29 7904.00.00 0711.30.00 2204.90.05 7117.90.55 8525.20.05 0802.50.20 2401.20.57 7202.50.00 4528.12.16 0402.90.80 2516.90.00 7206.90.00 8534.00.00 1006.30.10 3920.62.00 7307.91.30 8606.30.00 1602.50.09 4104.39.40 7401.10.00 8708.40.50 1604.15.00 4409.10.40 7407.22.30 9001.30.00 1701.91.42 4412.22.50 7409.39.50 9614.20.60 Annex II **Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTS”)** **Subheadings and Countries Granted Waivers of the Application of Section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act** HTS Subheading Country 0811.20.20 Chile 1604.30.20 Russia 2933.71.00 Russia 8108.90.60 Russia Annex III **Staged Rate Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTS”)** Section A. For the following HTS subheadings, the Rates of Duty 1-General subcolumn is modified on January 1 of each of the years indicated in the table below by deleting the existing rate of duty and inserting in lieu thereof the rate of duty specified for such year. HTS Subheading 1999 2000 0712.90.74 9.4% 8.7% 0712.90.78 9.4% 8.7% 2002.90.40 11.9% 11.6% 2002.90.80 11.9% 11.6% 112 STAT. 3777 Section B. For the following HTS subheadings, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn is modified on January 1 of each of the dates in the table below by deleting the existing rate of duty preceding the symbol “MX” in parentheses in such subcolumn and inserting in lieu thereof the rate of duty specified below for such date. HTS Subheading 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2002.90.40 4.6% 3.4% 2.3% 1.1% Free 2002.90.80 4.6% 3.4% 2.3% 1.1% Free Annex IV Effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after a date to be announced in the *Federal Register* by the United States Trade Representative, the following actions shall take effect. Section A. General note 4(d) to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTS”) is modified by deleting the country set out opposite the following HTS subheadings: 2825.30.00 South Africa 2849.90.50 South Africa 2841.90.10 South Africa 2907.29.25 South Africa Section B. Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTS”) of an article’s preferential tariff treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP”). For the following HTS subheadings, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn is modified by deleting the symbol “A+,” in the parentheses following the “Free” rate and by inserting the symbol “A,” in lieu thereof. 7108.12.50 7108.13.70 8704.10.50 Section C. A waiver of the application of section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act shall apply to imports of eligible articles from South Africa that are provided for in HTS subheading 2849.90.50. Annex V Effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date of signature of this proclamation, general note 4(a) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is modified 112 STAT. 3778by adding to the “Association of Countries (treated as one country)”, the following: “Member Countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)” Consisting of: Benin Burkina Faso Cote d’Ivoire Mali Niger Senegal Togo” 7108 50th Anniversary of the Integration of the Armed Services, 1998 July 13, 1998 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7108 of July 13, 1998 50th Anniversary of the Integration of the Armed Services, 1998 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On July 26, 1948, with the stroke of a pen, President Harry Truman changed the course of American history. By signing Executive Order 9981, “Establishing the President’s Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services,” he officially declared that “there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin.” His action reflected the growing realization by more and more Americans that our Nation could no longer reconcile segregation with the values we had fought a war to uphold. The United States had emerged from World War II with a new understanding of the importance of racial and ethnic diversity to our Nation’s strength and unity. Nazi racism and the horrors of the concentration camps shocked Americans and revealed the true dangers of prejudice and discrimination. Hundreds of thousands of our fellow citizens from many different ethnic and racial backgrounds served and sacrificed in the war. The valor of segregated African American soldiers— from the Tuskegee Airmen and the 761st Tank Battalion to individuals like General Benjamin O. Davis and General Daniel “Chappie” James— could not be ignored. These heroes risked their lives for our country overseas, and yet still faced discrimination here at home. By signing Executive Order 9981, President Truman set America on the path to right this wrong. We have come a long way in the subsequent 50 years, and the United States Armed Forces have been in the vanguard of our crusade to abolish discrimination in our society. Today our men and women in uniform represent so many aspects of the diversity that has made our Nation great, and they have proved that different people, sharing the same values, can work together as a mighty force for peace and freedom at home and around the world. We still have much to accomplish in our journey to become a society that respects our differences, celebrates 112 STAT. 3779our diversity, and unites around our shared values, but we should proudly mark the milestones on that journey and rejoice in the progress we have made thus far. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, 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 July 26, 1998, as the 50th Anniversary of the Integration of the Armed Services. 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 thirteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-third. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7109 July 20, 1998 Captive Nations Week, 1998 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7109 of July 20, 1998 Captive Nations Week, 1998 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Freedom, dignity, equality, and justice: these are words sacred to the American people. They define our lives as citizens of a democratic Nation, and they stun up our hopes for all the peoples of the world. More than 2 centuries ago, our founders articulated these fundamental human rights in the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the truth of human dignity and the idea that governments derive their power and legitimacy from the consent of the people they serve. We reaffirmed these convictions with the ratification of our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. And 50 years ago, more than four dozen nations joined us in championing these rights and liberties across the globe by adopting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which the United Nations General Assembly passed unanimously in December of 1948. Over the course of the last half-century, the Universal Declaration’s call to “expand the circle of full human dignity to all people” has been a wellspring of inspiration. The Declaration has served as a framework for laws, constitutions, and other important efforts to safeguard basic liberties, as well as a yardstick for measuring progress. However, while democracy continues to grow and flourish around the world and millions enjoy fundamental human rights unencumbered by tyranny or restraint, the shadow of oppression still lingers. The last decade has seen a remarkable transformation. The courage, strength, and determination of men and women struggling for liberty have changed the political landscape of the world. Democracy has blossomed and deepened its roots in many countries, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe and the nations of the former Soviet Union. But, the process of building democracy and strengthening civil society in these nations is far from complete. Moreover, there are countries in Europe and elsewhere where democracy is actively being undermined by authoritarian rule and disrespect for the rule of law. In these regions around the world, people are denied the right to worship freely, speak 112 STAT. 3780their thoughts openly, or live without fear of sudden arrest, arbitrary imprisonment, or brutal treatment. The rulers of these captive nations, in denying the tide of freedom rising across the globe, have positioned themselves on the wrong side of history. This year marks the 40th observance of Captive Nations Week. For four decades these proclamations have served to express America’s solidarity with people suffering under communist and other oppressive rule around the world. It is important that we continue to mark this annual observance as a reminder that building and nurturing democracy is an enduring struggle while there are still people in various parts of the world who are captives of tyranny. The Congress, by Joint Resolution approved July 17, 1959 (73 Stat. 212), has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the third week in July of each year as “Captive Nations Week.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 19 through July 25, 1998, as Captive Nations Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to rededicate ourselves to supporting the cause of freedom, human rights, and self-determination for all the peoples of the world. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-third. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7110 July 24, 1998 National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 1998 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7110 of July 24, 1998 National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 1998 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In 1950, the thoughts of most Americans were far from war. With the recent end of World War II and economic recovery in full swing, the American people had resumed their everyday lives—going back to school, starting new jobs, and raising their families. But the tenor of the times changed suddenly and dramatically that summer, as communist North Korea crossed the 38th Parallel to invade its free neighbor to the south. Once again, the world watched to see if the right of self-determination would prevail in the face of aggression, and once again Americans answered the call to serve. A United Nations force—spearheaded by U.S. air, sea, and ground troops and under a unified command headed by the United States—rushed to the support of South Korea. In the following 38 months, Inchon, the Chosin Reservoir, the Yalu River, and a hundred other locales indelibly etched into the memory of our Korean War veterans were added to the long list of places where Americans have fought and died for freedom. The fighting was brutal; the toll in injuries, lives lost, and those missing in action was heavy. But 112 STAT. 3781American forces, fighting side by side with South Koreans and our U.N. allies, halted communist aggression, preserved the Republic of Korea, and won a victory for democratic peoples everywhere. Yet, for many years, these important achievements and the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of our forces in Korea received little recognition. For too long, overshadowed by the broad dimensions of World War II and the complexities of the Vietnam War, the Korean conflict seemed to be America’s forgotten victory. But in 1995, with the dedication of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in our Nation’s capital, America finally paid fitting tribute to those brave Americans whose devotion to duty wrote a crucial chapter in freedom’s history and whose valor and determination in battle laid the foundation for our Nation’s ultimate triumph in the Cold War. With its haunting column of determined troops, the Memorial has the power to evoke strong memories within those who served. But it serves another enduring purpose: to teach future generations about America’s heroes, the depth of their sacrifice, and the historic contributions they made to the cause of peace and freedom. The Congress, by Public Law 104–19 (36 U.S.C. 169m), has designated July 27, 1998, as “National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 27, 1998, as National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor and give thanks to our distinguished Korean War veterans. I also ask Federal departments and agencies, interested groups, organizations, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff on July 27, 1998, in memory of the Americans who died as a result of their service in Korea. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-third. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7111 July 24, 1998 Parents’ Day, 1998 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7111 of July 24, 1998 Parents’ Day, 1998 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Parents play a central role in the life of our society and our Nation. They are a link with the past, teaching our children the history and values of our individual families and of our national community. They are the stewards of the future, shaping the hearts and minds of the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and workers. Being a good parent means much more than protecting our children from harm. It means teaching our children how to love and how to112 STAT. 3782 learn; it means working to give them the opportunities they need to make the most of their lives; it means fostering their self-esteem and independent spirit so they can make their own contributions to our world. Being a parent is a challenge, a privilege, and a lifelong commitment. My Administration has worked hard to help parents raise happy, healthy children. With the Family and Medical Leave Act, we gave working parents up to 12 weeks of leave to care for a family member in need. We protected family incomes through an increase in the minimum wage, expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit, and the new Child Tax Credit. We stood up for reliable health insurance with the Kennedy-Kassebaum law and improved childhood immunization, with our new Children’s Health Insurance Program. We opened the doors of higher education to more families by making student loans less expensive and easier to repay and by providing new tax credits and larger Pell Grant scholarships. We have proposed an historic initiative to ensure that parents have access to quality, affordable child care for their children. I pledge to continue supporting these types of effective programs and legislation so that America’s parents have the tools they need to give their children a strong start in life. Too often in the rush of daily existence, we fail to remember or acknowledge the many blessings we enjoy because of the love of our parents. On Parents’ Day, we have an opportunity to express our profound appreciation to our own parents, to remember with love and gratitude those who are no longer with us, and to pay tribute to the millions of men and women across our Nation whose devotion as parents strengthens our society and forms the foundation of a bright future for America. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States and consistent with Public Law 103–362, do hereby proclaim Sunday, July 26, 1998, as Parents’ Day. I invite the States, communities, and the people of the United States to join together in observing this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities to honor our Nation’s parents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-third. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7112 July 30, 1998 Designation of American Heritage Rivers Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7112 of July 30, 1998 Designation of American Heritage Rivers By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In celebration of America’s rivers, and to recognize and reward grassroots efforts to restore them, last year I announced the American Heritage Rivers initiative. My goal was to help communities realize their visions for their rivers by making it easier for them to tap existing pro-112 STAT. 3783grams and resources of the Federal Government. From across the country, hundreds of communities answered my call for nominations, asking that their rivers be designated American Heritage Rivers. I applaud all of the communities that have drawn together and dedicated themselves to the goal of healthy rivers, now and forever. Having reviewed the recommendations of the American Heritage Rivers Initiative Advisory Committee, I am pleased to be able to recognize a select group of rivers and communities that reflect the true diversity and splendor of America’s natural endowment, and the tremendous energy and commitment of its citizenry. Pursuant to Executive Orders 13061, 13080, and 13093, I hereby designate the following American Heritage Rivers: **• The Blackstone and Woonasquatucket Rivers, in the States of Massachusetts and Rhode Island;** **• The Connecticut River, in the States of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont;** **• The Cuyahoga River, in the State of Ohio;** **• The Detroit River, in the State of Michigan;** **• The Hanalei River, in the State of Hawaii;** **• The Hudson River, in the State of New York;** **• The Upper Mississippi River, in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin;** **• The Lower Mississippi River, in the States of Louisiana and Tennessee;** **• The New River, in the States of North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia;** **• The Rio Grande, in the State of Texas;** **• The Potomac River, in the District of Columbia and the States of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia;** **• The St. Johns River, in the State of Florida;** **• The Upper Susquehanna and Lackawanna Rivers, in the State of Pennsylvania;** **• The Willamette River, in the State of Oregon.** IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-third. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7113 July 31, 1998 To Implement an Accelerated Schedule of Duty Elimination Under the North American Free Trade Agreement Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7113 of July 31, 1998 112 STAT. 3784 To Implement an Accelerated Schedule of Duty Elimination Under the North American Free Trade Agreement By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. On December 17, 1992, the Governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America entered into the North American Free Trade Agreement (“the NAFTA”). The NAFTA was approved by the Congress in section 101(a) of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (“the NAFTA Implementation Act”) (19 U.S.C. 3311(a)) and was implemented with respect to the United States by Presidential Proclamation 6641 of December 15, 1993. 2. Section 201(b) of the NAFTA Implementation Act(19 U.S.C. 3331(b)) authorizes the President, subject to the consultation and layover requirements of section 103(a) of the NAFTA Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3313(a)), to proclaim accelerated schedules for duty elimination that the United States may agree to with Mexico or Canada. Consistent with Article 302(3) of the NAFTA, I, through my duly empowered representative, entered into an agreement with the Government of Mexico and the Government of Canada, dated July 27, 1998, providing for an accelerated schedule of duty elimination for specific goods of Mexico. The consultation and layover requirements of section 103(a) of the NAFTA Implementation Act with respect to such schedule of duty elimination have been satisfied. 3. Pursuant to section 201(b) of the NAFTA Implementation Act, I have determined that the modifications hereinafter proclaimed of duties on goods originating in the territory of a NAFTA party are necessary or appropriate to

(i)maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to Canada and Mexico provided for by the NAFTA and

(ii)to carry out the agreement with Canada and Mexico providing an accelerated schedule of duty elimination for specific goods. 4. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483)(“the Trade Act”), authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“the HTS”) the substance of the relevant provisions of acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including but not limited to section 201(b) of the NAFTA Implementation Act and section 604 of the Trade Act, do proclaim that:

(1)In order to provide for an accelerated schedule of duty elimination for specific goods, the tariff treatment set forth in the HTS for certain NAFTA originating goods is modified as provided in the Annex to this proclamation. 112 STAT. 3785

(2)Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive orders that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.

(3)The amendments made to the HTS by the Annex to this proclamation shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after August 1, 1998. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-third. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 112 STAT. 3786 Annex Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“the HTS”) Effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after August 1, 1998, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United states is modified as follow: Section A. For the following HTS provisions, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn is modified by deleting the rate of duty and the “(MX)” following such rate and inserting “MX” in alphabetical order, in the parentheses following the “Free” rate of duty in such subcolumn. 2909.49.10 5208.12.60 5208.52.30 5210.41.80 5212.23.10 2909.49.15 5208.12.80 5208.52.40 5210.42.00 5212.23.60 2915.90.14 5208.19.40 5208.52.50 5210.49.20 5212.24.10 2915.90.18 5208.19.60 5208.59.40 5210.49.40 5212.24.60 2916.39.03 5208.19.80 5208.59.60 5210.49.60 5212.25.10 2916.39.06 5208.21.20 5208.59.80 5210.49.80 5212.25.60 2916.39.45 5208.21.40 5209.11.00 5210.51.40 5402.10.30 2916.39.75 5208.21.60 5209.19.00 5210.51.60 5402.10.60 2917.39.70 5208.22.40 5209.21.00 5210.51.80 5402.31.30 2921.22.10 5208.22.60 5209.29.00 5210.59.40 5402.31.60 2922.49.27 5208.22.80 5209.31.60 5210.59.60 5402.32.30 2924.29.75 5208.29.40 5209.39.00 5210.59.80 5402.32.60 2933.40.08 5208.29.60 5209.41.60 5211.11.00 5402.33.30 2933.40.15 5208.29.80 5209.43.00 5211.19.00 5402.33.60 2933.40.20 5208.31.40 5209.49.00 5211.21.00 5402.39.30 2933.40.26 5208.31.60 5209.51.60 5211.29.00 5402.39.60 2933.40.60 5208.31.80 5209.59.00 5211.31.00 5402.41.90 2933.40.70 5208.32.30 5210.11.40 5211.39.00 5402.43.10 2933.90.13 5208.32.40 5210.11.60 5211.41.00 5402.43.90 2934.90.05 5208.32.50 5210.11.80 5211.43.00 5402.59.00 2934.90.06 5208.39.40 5210.19.40 5211.49.00 5402.61.00 2934.90.08 5208.39.60 5210.19.60 5211.51.00 5402.62.00 2934.90.39 5208.39.80 5210.19.80 5211.59.00 5402.69.00 2934.90.44 5208.41.40 5210.21.40 5212.11.10 5403.20.60 3808.30.50 5208.41.60 5210.21.60 5212.11.60 5403.39.00 3811.90.00 5208.41.80 5210.21.80 5212.12.10 5403.49.00 3822.00.50 5208.42.30 5210.29.40 5212.12.60 5404.10.80 3824.90.28 5208.42.40 5210.29.60 5212.13.10 5405.00.30 3824.90.45 5208.42.50 5210.29.80 5212.13.60 5406.10.00 3824.90.90 5208.43.00 5210.31.40 5212.14.10 5406.20.00 5112.11.10 5208.49.20 5210.31.60 5212.14.60 5407.10.00 5112.19.20 5208.49.40 5210.31.80 5212.15.10 5407.20.00 5208.11.20 5208.49.60 5210.39.40 5212.15.60 5407.30.10 5208.11.40 5208.49.80 5210.39.60 5212.21.10 5407.30.90 5208.11.60 5208.51.40 5210.39.80 5212.21.60 5407.42.00 5208.11.80 5208.51.60 5210.41.40 5212.22.10 5407.43.10 5208.12.40 5208.51.80 5210.41.60 5212.22.60 5407.43.20 112 STAT. 3787 Section A. (con.) 5407.44.00 5408.32.10 5514.42.00 5509.00.10 6210.10.50 5407.53.10 5408.32.30 5514.43.00 5801.10.00 6302.21.30 5407.53.20 5408.32.90 5514.49.00 5801.21.00 6302.21.50 5407.61.11 5408.33.05 5515.11.00 5801.23.00 6302.21.70 5407.61.19 5408.33.10 5515.12.00 5801.24.00 6302.21.90 5407.61.21 5408.33.15 5515.13.05 5801.26.00 6302.22.10 5407.61.29 5408.33.30 5515.19.00 5801.31.00 6302.22.20 5407.61.91 5408.33.90 5515.21.00 5801.33.00 6302.29.00 5407.61.99 5408.34.05 5515.22.05 5801.34.00 6302.31.30 5407.69.10 5408.34.10 5515.29.00 5801.36.00 6302.31.50 5407.69.20 5408.34.30 5515.91.00 5802.11.00 6302.31.70 5407.69.30 5408.34.90 5515.92.05 5802.19.00 6302.31.90 5407.69.40 5501.10.00 5515.92.10 5802.20.00 6302.32.10 5407.69.90 5502.00.00 5515.99.00 5802.30.00 6302.32.20 5407.71.00 5503.40.00 5516.21.00 5803.10.00 6302.39.00 5407.72.00 5503.90.90 5516.22.00 5803.90.11 6302.91.00 5407.73.10 5506.90.00 5516.23.00 5803.90.12 6304.19.05 5407.73.20 5512.11.00 5516.24.00 5803.90.20 6304.19.10 5407.74.00 5512.19.00 5516.31.05 5803.90.30 6304.19.15 5407.81.00 5512.91.00 5516.32.05 5803.90.40 6304.19.20 5407.82.00 5512.99.00 5516.33.05 5811.00.10 6304.19.30 5407.83.00 5513.11.00 5516.34.05 5811.00.20 6307.90.30 5407.84.00 5513.12.00 5516.34.10 5811.00.30 6307.90.40 5407.91.05 5513.13.00 5516.41.00 5811.00.40 6307.90.50 5407.91.10 5513.19.00 5516.42.00 5901.10.10 6307.90.60 5407.91.20 5513.21.00 5516.43.00 5901.10.20 6307.90.68 5407.92.05 5513.22.00 5516.44.00 5901.90.20 6307.90.72 5407.92.10 5513.23.00 5516.91.00 5901.90.40 6307.90.75 5407.92.20 5513.29.00 5516.92.00 5903.20.10 6307.90.89 5407.93.05 5513.31.00 5516.93.00 5903.20.18 6505.90.15 5407.93.10 5513.32.00 5516.94.00 5903.20.25 6505.90.20 5407.93.15 5513.33.00 5602.21.00 5903.20.30 6505.90.25 5407.93.20 5513.39.00 5603.11.00 5903.90.25 6505.90.30 5407.94.05 5513.41.00 5603.12.00 5903.90.30 6505.90.40 5407.94.10 5513.42.00 5603.13.00 5905.00.90 6505.90.50 5407.94.20 5513.43.00 5603.14.30 5906.91.10 6505.90.50 5408.10.00 5513.49.00 5603.14.90 5906.91.25 6505.90.70 5408.21.00 5514.11.00 5603.91.00 5906.91.30 6505.90.80 5408.22.10 5514.12.00 5603.92.00 5906.99.10 6505.90.90 5408.22.90 5514.13.00 5603.93.00 5906.99.25 7216.22.00 5408.23.11 5514.19.00 5603.94.10 5906.99.30 7219.21.00 5408.23.19 5514.21.00 5603.94.30 5907.00.15 7219.22.00 5408.23.21 5514.22.00 5603.94.90 5907.00.35 7220.11.00 5408.23.29 5514.23.00 5604.20.00 5907.00.60 7223.00.10 5408.24.10 5514.29.00 5604.90.00 5907.00.80 7223.00.50 5408.24.90 5514.31.00 5607.50.25 5908.00.00 7223.00.90 5408.31.05 5514.32.00 5608.11.00 5909.00.20 7229.10.00 5408.31.10 5514.33.00 5508.19.10 5910.00.90 8544.51.90 5408.31.20 5514.39.00 5508.19.20 5911.31.00 9101.11.40 5408.32.05 5514.41.00 5508.90.10 5911.32.00 9101.11.80 112 STAT. 3788 Section A. (con.) 9102.11.10 9102.11.25 9102.11.30 9102.11.45 9102.11.50 9102.11.65 9102.11.70 9102.11.95 9102.91.40 9102.91.80 9108.11.40 9108.11.80 Section B. Subchapter VI of chapter 99 is modified as provided in this section. (1). Subheadings 9906.29.24, 9906.29.40, 9906.38.22, 9906.52.08, 9906.54.01, 9906.55.01, 9906.55.02, 9906.56.01, 9906.59.03 and 9906.63.02 are deleted. (2). The superior text preceding subheading 9906.38.03 which reads “Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included; residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included:”, the superior text immediately preceding subheading 9906.38.03, and subheadings 9906.38.03 and 9906.38.04 are all deleted. (3). The following new subheadings are inserted in numerical sequence: (Goods of Mexico....:) “9906.54.10 Solution dyed high tenacity single yarn of viscose rayon, the foregoing certified by the importer to be solution dyed (provided for in subheading 5403.10.30) Free

(MX)9906.54.20 Other solution dyed single yarn of viscose rayon, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 120 turns/m, the foregoing certified by the importer to be solution dyed (provided for in subheading 5403.31) Free (MX)” 7114 August 5, 1998 Designating Klondike Gold Rush International Historical Park Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7114 of August 5, 1998 Designating Klondike Gold Rush International Historical Park By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation A century ago, the Klondike Gold Rush began a migration that forever changed Alaska and the Yukon Territory. More than 100,000 people headed north during 1897 and 1898, catapulting a little-known region from obscurity to the center of the world stage. While the Klondike was not the first or largest western gold rush, coming nearly 50 years after the 1848 gold discovery at Sutter’s Mill, California, it is remembered for the sheer drama by which it was announced to the world and for its century-long influence on Alaska and the upper Yukon River basin. The United States and Canada have been engaged for 30 years in joint planning and cooperation to commemorate the Klondike Gold Rush and preserve historic structures and trails on both sides of the international boundary. In 1976, the Government of the United States established Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, consisting of a Seattle112 STAT. 3789 unit, a Skagway unit, a Chilkoot Pass unit, and a White Pass unit, to preserve the historic structures and trails. The Government of Canada has recognized the national significance of the Chilkoot Trail and Dawson Historical Complex by designating them as National Historic Sites. It has also designated a section of the Yukon River as a Canadian Heritage River and taken other steps to commemorate the rich history of this region. It is the desire of the United States to join our Canadian neighbors in celebrating our shared history on the occasion of the centennial of the Klondike Gold Rush and to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to continuing the joint efforts of both nations to preserve our shared Klondike history. In 1996, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien proclaimed that, “the governments of Canada and the United States and of Yukon and Alaska in a long-standing spirit of cooperation have agreed to establish the Klondike Gold Rush International Historic Park, incorporating the resources of the Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site in British Columbia and the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Alaska ...” Section 3(a) of U.S. Public Law 94–323 states, “At such time . . . that planning, development, and protection of the adjacent or related historic and scenic resources in Canada have been accomplished by the Government of Canada in a manner consistent with the purposes for which the park was established, and upon enactment of a provision similar to this section by the proper authority of the Canadian Government, the President is authorized to issue a proclamation designating and including the park as a part of an international historical park to be known as Klondike Gold Rush International Historical Park.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 3(a) of Public Law 94–323 of June 30, 1976, do proclaim that Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is designated and included as part of an international historical park to be known as Klondike Gold Rush International Historical Park. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-third. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7115 August 7, 1998 Victims of the Bombing Incidents in Africa Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7115 of August 7, 1998 Victims of the Bombing Incidents in Africa By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As a mark of respect for those killed in the bombing incidents outside the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by section 175 of title 36 of the United States Code, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-112 STAT. 3790 staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, Sunday, August 9, 1998. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations. WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-third. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7116 August 20, 1998 Women’s Equality Day, 1998 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7116 of August 20, 1998 Women’s Equality Day, 1998 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since the earliest days of our democracy, Americans have taken great pride and found great purpose in our pursuit of equality. It is a right for which many have bravely struggled and the ideal that challenges us even today to build a more perfect union and to forge a future in which our children know no boundaries to their dreams. Each year, on Women’s Equality Day, we rededicate ourselves to the pursuit of full equality for women and girls in our society. This year, as we reflect on the magnificent journey and the extraordinary heroines and heroes of the women’s rights movement in America, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first women’s rights convention, which took place in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848 and set our Nation on a course toward equality. It was at this historic gathering that pioneers such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Mary Ann McClintock, and Frederick Douglass signed the Declaration of Sentiments—a document unequivocally affirming that all men and women are created equal. Encouraged by the truth of their convictions, these determined women and men set out to make equality for women a reality in America. In the decades following the convention at Seneca Falls, many of the rights expressed in the prophetic Declaration of Sentiments became law. The ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution secured a woman’s right to vote; the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 barred employment discrimination; and the enactment of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 guaranteed equal opportunity in education and sports. This year, we recognize another milestone on the road to women’s equality: the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Equal Pay Act, which for the first time in our Nation’s history guaranteed equal pay to women who perform the same jobs as men. Only a generation ago, a woman could legally be paid less for her time and talent solely because of her gender. Today, we realize that the denial of equal pay not112 STAT. 3791 only unfairly limits a woman’s ability to provide for her family’s economic security, but also diminishes her dignity by belittling the value of her labor. While we have made progress in closing this pay gap in the 35 years since the enactment of the Equal Pay Act, women today continue to make less than men for the same work—earning 76 cents for every dollar paid to a man. As we celebrate the Equal Pay Act’s anniversary, we must reaffirm our commitment to making equal pay for equal work a reality in the workplace. My Administration supports new proposed legislation that will close the pay gap completely, strengthen enforcement of the Equal Pay Act, and toughen penalties for violations. My Administration is striving to ensure women’s equality in other areas of our society. We have dramatically increased the funding for research, prevention, and treatment of diseases that predominantly affect women. Through the Family and Medical Leave Act that I signed and our proposed child care initiative, we are working to help women balance their responsibilities at home and on the job. During the past 5 years, the Small Business Administration has tripled loans to women—owned businesses, and we have strengthened enforcement of Title IX to ensure that education programs, activities, and institutions receiving Federal funds do not discriminate on the basis of gender. On Women’s Equality Day, as we look back on what we have accomplished, we also recognize how far we have to go before we complete the journey that began so long ago. As women continue to distinguish themselves in boardrooms, classrooms, courtrooms, and family rooms across America, we must renew our efforts to empower all women with the rights and opportunities promised by our founders and fought for by the heroic women and men whose achievements we honor today. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, 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, 1998, as Women’s Equality Day. I call upon the citizens of our great Nation to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-third. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7117 August 25, 1998 Death of Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7117 of August 25, 1998 Death of Lewis F. Powell, Jr. By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As a mark of respect for the memory of Lewis F. Powell, Jr., retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half–staff on the day of his interment. On such 112 STAT. 3792day the flag shall be flown at half-staff until sunset upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions; and at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty–fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty–third. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7118 September 9, 1998 America Goes Back to School, 1998 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7118 of September 9, 1998 America Goes Back to School, 1998 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Across America, millions of children are beginning a new school year with a sense of excitement and anticipation, taking another important step toward their future. As caring parents and responsible citizens, we must work together to nurture their love of learning and to ensure that the education they receive provides them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the 21st century. The Partnership for Family Involvement in Education is taking a leadership role in this important endeavor. The partners in this effort include the Department of Education and more than 4,000 schools, colleges, and universities; community, cultural, and religious groups; businesses; elected officials; policymakers; and the men and women of our Armed Forces. They have pledged to support our initiative, entitled “America Goes Back to School: Get Involved! Stay Involved!” Across the country, the Partnership is working to encourage family and community involvement in children’s learning and to create innovative solutions to education issues at the grassroots level. I have set ambitious goals for America’s educational system, and we must pursue them with vigor if we are to prepare our Nation for the challenges and possibilities of the next century. We must have strong standards of achievement and discipline and well–trained, dedicated teachers in every classroom. We must work to reduce class size so all our children get the individual attention they need, especially in the critical early grades. We must build new schools, modernize existing ones, and expand public school choice by strengthening Federal support for charter schools. We must bring computers, communications technology, and the latest educational software into the classroom so that every American student is technologically literate and can take advantage of today’s information revolution. My Administration is also committed to making our schools safe and orderly places where teachers can teach and children can learn. With the Safe and Drug–Free Schools program, we have supported schools and communities that offer antitruancy, curfew, school uniform, and112 STAT. 3793 dress code policies. We have strictly enforced the policy of zero tolerance for guns. Last year alone, more than 6,000 students had guns taken from them and were sent home. This month, we will begin distributing a guide— *Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools*—to help all schools prevent violence before it starts. At my direction, the Secretary of Education and the Attorney General developed this guide to help school officials recognize and respond to the early signs of student violence. Later this fall, we will hold the first ever White House Conference on School Safety to develop effective strategies to keep our schools safe, disciplined, and drug–free. My Administration also supports legislative initiatives that encourage literacy and learning at every age—from expanding the Head Start program for preschoolers to providing trained reading tutors to elementary school children to offering college aid for low–income students. We are working with the Congress to fund the Administration’s proposal to strengthen teacher training programs and provide scholarships to 35,000 well–prepared teachers who commit to teaching in underserved urban or rural schools. The quality of America’s educational system will determine the shape of our children’s future and the success of our Nation. As America’s students go back to school this year, let us renew our commitment to ensuring that the doors of every classroom open onto a future bright with possibility for every child. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, 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 September 6 through September 12, 1998, as a time when America Goes Back to School. I encourage parents, schools, community and State leaders, businesses, civic and religious organizations, and the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities expressing support for high academic standards and meaningful involvement in schools and colleges and the students and families they serve. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-third. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7119 September 10, 1998 Minority Enterprise Development Week, 1998 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7119 of September 10, 1998 Minority Enterprise Development Week, 1998 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation America’s free enterprise system has always been a path to inclusion and empowerment. Under this system, generations of Americans have built good lives for themselves and their families—rising as high as their skills, effort, and determination can take them. But for minority entrepreneurs, the path has not always been free of obstacles. Sometimes held back by economic, social, and educational disadvantages,112 STAT. 3794 too often denied opportunities because of racial and ethnic prejudice, many minority men and women have had to struggle for equal access to the capital, tools, training, and services they need to build and maintain successful businesses. My Administration remains committed to providing opportunities for all entrepreneurs, and we are determined to ensure the full inclusion of minority business enterprises in the economic mainstream of our Nation. The Minority Business Development Agency at the Department of Commerce continues to promote minority business growth and to create new initiatives to ensure that minority business men and women have access to the capital, information, and training they need to compete in today’s domestic and global markets. Last year, the Small Business Administration

(SBA)made a record $2.6 billion in loans to more than 10,000 minority-owned businesses; over the last 4 years, loans to minority borrowers have nearly tripled. And earlier this year, the SBA entered into partnership agreements with three leading minority business organizations as part of a 3–year outreach initiative. This initiative is designed to increase dramatically the SBA’s financial, technical, and procurement assistance for minority entrepreneurs. These efforts will help to ensure that America’s growing number of minority entrepreneurs are equipped to succeed. Strong and successful minority enterprises benefit us all. The goods and services produced by minority–owned firms create jobs, spark community reinvestment and neighborhood pride, and increase America’s productivity. With their imagination, innovative spirit, and willingness to take risks, minority entrepreneurs have made important contributions to the remarkable growth of our economy during the past 5 years. Since the beginning of my Administration, we have created more than 16 million new jobs and unemployment has reached its lowest level in 30 years. But to sustain and build on this success, we must utilize the energy and creativity of every American. As we observe Minority Enterprise Development Week, we recognize and honor the extraordinary contributions that minority entrepreneurs make to our Nation’s strength and prosperity, and we reaffirm our determination to help them make the most of today’s dynamic economy. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, 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 September 20 through September 26, 1998, as Minority Enterprise Development Week, and I call upon all Americans to join together with minority business entrepreneurs across the country in appropriate observances. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this Tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty–third. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7120 September 12, 1998 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week, 1998 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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