Presidential Document2023-22668
Leif Erikson Day, 2023
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October 12, 2023
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October 6, 2023
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 196 (Thursday, October 12, 2023)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 70577-70578]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22668]
Presidential Documents
Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 196 / Thursday, October 12, 2023 /
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Proclamation 10650 of October 6, 2023
Leif Erikson Day, 2023
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
It is believed that, roughly a millennium ago, Leif
Erikson and his crew became the first Europeans to set
foot in North America. These Norse explorers boldly
charted new paths that would inspire adventurers for
centuries to come. With bravery, optimism, and tireless
effort, Leif Erikson embodied many of the same traits
that future generations of Danes, Finns, Icelanders,
Norwegians, and Swedes would weave into the fabric of
America's story. This Leif Erikson Day, we join
together to honor the heritage of our Nordic
communities and celebrate all they have done to
strengthen our country.
Throughout our Nation's history, countless Nordic
immigrants have come to America--many with little more
than the hope in their hearts. Motivated by the promise
of possibilities and the search for the American Dream,
these families packed up their lives on distant shores
to build new homes here. Establishing communities
across our Nation, Nordic Americans have contributed so
much to our society. Nordic migrants helped lay our
country's foundations by fighting for liberty in our
Armed Forces; establishing churches, schools, and
businesses; and playing essential roles in the labor
movement. And as public servants, doctors, engineers,
entrepreneurs, community leaders, and so much more,
Nordic Americans continue to push our Nation ever
forward, enriching every part of American life.
Today, my Administration also reaffirms our strong
relations with Nordic nations and their people.
Grounded in our shared values of democracy, freedom,
and justice, America is working with our Nordic
partners to take on our greatest challenges. We are
collaborating to address the climate crisis by
increasing opportunity and investments in emerging
technologies. And we are working together to preserve a
free and open Indo-Pacific and to provide security and
humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine as
they defend themselves against Russia's brutal
invasion. In service of these missions, last year, the
United States supported the ratification process for
Finland to join NATO--culminating in the fastest
ratification period in modern history. We continue to
fully support Sweden's membership in our alliance. Our
nations are stronger together, and we will continue
working with these capable and committed partners.
This Leif Erikson Day, we celebrate the tremendous
contributions of Nordic Americans to our Nation. Most
of all, we rededicate ourselves to the American spirit
of adventure embodied in Leif Erikson's journey roughly
a millennium ago. Let us continue to pursue bravely
principles of liberty, equality, and justice so all
people in our country can achieve the American Dream.
To honor Leif Erikson, son of Iceland and grandson of
Norway, and to celebrate Nordic-American heritage, the
Congress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88-566)
approved on September 2, 1964, has authorized the
President of the United States to proclaim October 9th
of each year as ``Leif Erikson Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of
the United States of America, do hereby proclaim
October 9, 2023, as Leif Erikson Day. I call upon all
Americans to celebrate the contributions of Nordic
Americans to our Nation with appropriate ceremonies,
activities, and programs.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
sixth day of October, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty-three, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and forty-
eighth.
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[FR Doc. 2023-22668
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