Presidential Documents

Proclamation 9660 of October 13, 2017 National Character Counts Week, 2017 A Proclamation We celebrate National Character Counts Week because few things are more important than cultivating strong character in all our citizens, especially our young people. The grit...

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Start Printed Page 48753 Proclamation 9662 of October 13, 2017 Blind Americans Equality Day, 2017 A Proclamation On Blind Americans Equality Day, we celebrate the achievements of our blind and visually impaired citizens. These individuals make meaningful contributions every...

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Start Printed Page 48751 Proclamation 9661 of October 13, 2017 National Forest Products Week, 2017 A Proclamation During National Forest Products Week, we recognize the invaluable contribution forest products make to our daily lives, the forest products industry's importance...

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Proclamation 9659 of October 12, 2017 National Energy Awareness Month, 2017 A Proclamation During National Energy Awareness Month, we commit to achieving an America First energy policy that will lower energy costs for hardworking Americans, protect our national security,...

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Proclamation 9658 of October 10, 2017 General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2017 A Proclamation Today, we commemorate General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish immigrant whose heroic contributions to the American Revolutionary War helped shape our Nation's history. Known as the “Father...

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Proclamation 9653 of October 6, 2017 Fire Prevention Week, 2017 A Proclamation During Fire Prevention Week, we recognize the dangers posed by fires and emphasize the importance of fire prevention and preparation. We also honor our Nation's brave firefighters...

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Start Printed Page 47951 Proclamation 9657 of October 6, 2017 Leif Erikson Day, 2017 A Proclamation More than a thousand years ago, explorer Leif Erikson—son of Iceland and grandson of Norway—sailed with his crew to Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and...

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Start Printed Page 47949 Proclamation 9656 of October 6, 2017 Columbus Day, 2017 A Proclamation Five hundred and twenty-five years ago, Christopher Columbus completed an ambitious and daring voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas. The voyage was...

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