US President Joe Biden has famous that “the partnership, alliance and friendship shared by Greece and america is stronger than ever earlier than – due largely to the tradition, braveness, and character of the Greek American neighborhood” within the annual proclamation of March 25 as Greek Independence Day.
He stated that all through their shared historical past, “the individuals of Greece and america have been certain by this widespread perception – the ability to form our future ought to relaxation within the fingers of ‘we the individuals.’”
“Era after technology, Individuals and Greeks have come collectively to make these phrases a actuality … We see it at the moment, as Greece and America stand collectively alongside a coalition of greater than 50 nations to help the courageous individuals of Ukraine as they battle for a similar values these Greek revolutionaries did greater than 200 years in the past: liberty, freedom, and sovereignty.”
He stated that all through my profession, he has “drawn lifelong inspiration from Greek American associates, households, leaders, and political mentors.”
The complete textual content of the president’s proclamation follows:
On at the present time greater than 200 years in the past, revolutionaries all through Greece rose up for the reason for freedom and declared their independence from the Ottoman Empire. Right this moment, we honor the legacy of those brave Greek ladies and men and rededicate ourselves to the reason for liberty and democracy for all.
All through our shared historical past, the individuals of Greece and america have been certain by this widespread perception – the ability to form our future ought to relaxation within the fingers of “we the individuals.” Era after technology, Individuals and Greeks have come collectively to make these phrases a actuality. We noticed it throughout World Warfare II, when our nations each fought the forces of fascism. We noticed it in the course of the Chilly Warfare, when our individuals stood united to prevail towards communism. We see it at the moment, as Greece and America stand collectively alongside a coalition of greater than 50 nations to help the courageous individuals of Ukraine as they battle for a similar values these Greek revolutionaries did greater than 200 years in the past: liberty, freedom, and sovereignty.
Right this moment, the partnership, alliance, and friendship shared by Greece and america is stronger than ever earlier than – due largely to the tradition, braveness, and character of the Greek American neighborhood. From standing up for social justice and advancing civil rights to striving to make our Nation freer and fairer, Greek Individuals have pushed our nation ahead, fanning the flame of liberty that first sparked in Athens 1000’s of years in the past. All through my profession, I’ve been fortunate to see this coronary heart, hope, and dedication up shut, and I’ve drawn lifelong inspiration from Greek American associates, households, leaders, and political mentors.
Right this moment and day-after-day, allow us to have a good time the unbreakable bonds of friendship shared by america and the Hellenic Republic. Allow us to proceed to attract energy from the concepts put forth and the instance set by our two nations. Guided by our highest hopes and beliefs, allow us to recommit to preserving, defending, and defending democracy – collectively.
Now, due to this fact, I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of america of America, by advantage of the authority vested in me by the Structure and the legal guidelines of america, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2024, as Greek Independence Day: A Nationwide Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy. I name upon the individuals of america to look at at the present time with applicable ceremonies and actions.
In witness whereof, I’ve hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of March, within the 12 months of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of america of America the 2 hundred and forty-eighth.
Joseph R. Biden Jr.
