Presidential Document2024-29337
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2024
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December 11, 2024
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December 6, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 99693-99694]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29337]
Presidential Documents
Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 238 / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 /
Presidential Documents
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Proclamation 10869 of December 6, 2024
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2024
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor the
2,403 service members and civilians who were killed on
that tragic December morning 83 years ago. And we
recognize the absolute courage of the service members
who, in the wake of this painful and unprovoked attack,
stood up to defend democracy and stand up to fascism
abroad in World War II.
As we reflect on the honors and triumphs of the
Greatest Generation, we must remember that they risked
all, dared all, and gave all not for a person or a
place--but for the idea of America. They recognized
that freedom is never guaranteed: Every generation has
had to earn and defend it in the battle between
autocracy and democracy. This service and sacrifice
helped deliver a world grounded in peace and security.
And together, these brave women and men proved that no
force--not destruction, death, or the darkness of
hate--is a match for the flame of liberty that ignites
the hearts of free people everywhere.
Today, we must be keepers of their mission and bearers
of the flame of freedom they kept burning bright. That
begins by honoring our sacred obligation to care for
our service members and veterans and their families,
caregivers, and survivors--especially our World War II
veterans whose actions ensured that democracy endured.
That is why my Administration began enrolling all World
War II veterans, regardless of length of service or
financial status, in Veterans Affairs health care
services. And we also expanded access to benefits for
those who participated in testing and clean-up
activities related to World War II weapons programs,
helping address radiation related illnesses for
veterans and civilians.
During National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, may we
remember the brave patriots whose lives were cut short
on this day 83 years ago. May we honor all the service
members who gave their last full measure of devotion to
defend democracy in the years that followed. And may we
all recommit to fulfilling the future they fought for--
one grounded in freedom, democracy, equality, and
opportunity for all.
The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has
designated December 7 of each year as ``National Pearl
Harbor Remembrance Day.'' Today, let us commemorate the
patriots who perished and who were wounded on December
7, 1941, and continue to fulfill our sacred obligation
to care for our service members; our veterans; and
their families, caregivers, and survivors.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of
the United States of America, do hereby proclaim
December 7, 2024, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Day. I encourage all Americans to reflect on the
courage shown by our brave service members that day and
remember their sacrifices. I ask us all to give sincere
thanks and appreciation to the survivors of that
unthinkable day. I urge all Federal agencies,
interested organizations, groups, and individuals to
fly the flag of the United States at half-staff on
December 7, 2024, in honor of those American patriots
who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
sixth day of December, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and forty-
ninth.
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