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SEAL OF THE OF THE UNITED THE OF
Patriot Day, 2003
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Two years ago, more than 3,000 innocent people lost their lives when a calm September morning was
shattered by terrorists driven by hatred and destruction.
On that day, and in its aftermath, we saw the greatness of America in the bravery of victims; in the
heroism of first responders who laid down their lives to save others; in the compassion of people
who stepped forward to help those they had never met; and in the generosity of millions of Americans
who enriched our country with acts of service and kindness. Since that day, we have seen the greatness
of America further demonstrated in the courage of our brave men and women in uniform who have
served and sacrificed in Afghanistan, in Iraq, and around the world to advance freedom and prevent
terrorist attacks on America.
As we remember September 11, 2001, we reaffirm the vows made in the earliest hours of our grief
and anger. As liberty's home and defender, America will not tire, will not falter, and will not fail
in fighting for the safety and security of the American people and a world free from terrorism. We
will continue to bring our enemies to justice or bring justice to them. This Patriot Day, we hold steady
to this task.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated
September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim
September 11, 2003, as Patriot Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day
with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services and candlelight vigils. I
also call upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well
as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot
Day. In addition, I call upon all Americans to display the flag at half-staff from their homes on that
day and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the
innocent victims who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of
our Lord two thousand three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred
and twenty-eighth.