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OF
THE UNITED THE STATES. 10 SEAL
A Time of Remembrance, 1985
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The problem of terrorism has become an international concern that knows no
boundaries-religious, racial, political, or national. Thousands of men, women,
and children have died at the hands of terrorists in nations around the world,
and the lives of many more have been blighted by the fear and grief that
terrorist attacks have caused to peace-loving peoples. Today, unfortunately,
terrorism continues to claim many innocent lives.
Recent events in the Middle East, including the piratic seizure of the ACHILLE
LAURO and the brutal murder of Leon Klinghoffer, only serve to remind us of
the intolerable threat from terrorists. All Americans share the sorrow of the
families of their victims, and we are determined that those responsible be
brought to justice.
October 23 is the second anniversary of the date on which the largest number
of Americans was killed in a single act of terrorism-the bombing of the
United States compound in Beirut, Lebanon on October 23, 1983, in which 241
United States servicemen lost their lives. These brave soldiers died defending
our cherished ideals of freedom and peace. It is appropriate that we honor
these men and all other victims of terrorism. Let us also offer our profound
condolences to the families and friends of the victims of these unprovoked and
contemptible acts of violence.
The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 104, has designated October 23,
1985, as "A Time of Remembrance" and authorized and requested the Presi-
dent to issue a proclamation in observance of this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim October 23, 1985, as A Time of Remembrance. I
urge all Americans to take time to reflect on the sacrifices that have been
made in the pursuit of peace and freedom.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day
of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of
the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
Ronald Reagon