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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Collection: Correspondence, White House Office of:
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Folder Title: A Time of Remembrance for Victims of
Terrorism
Box: Box 79 (1986)
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THE UNITED THE STATES to
SEEL
A Time of Remembrance for Victims of
Terrorism
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
International terrorism has taken the lives of thousands of people around the world and
continues to claim lives. It is most fitting that we set aside a time of remembrance for the
victims of terrorism.
The United States has taken positive steps to stop the onslaught of terrorism against civilized
society. We will continue to do so, because we keep in mind the value and dignity of every
human being and the commission that Thomas Jefferson expressed so well when he wrote,
"The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only
legitimate object of good government."
The United States has a clear policy of combatting terrorism and of refusing to make
concessions to terrorists. We have sought cooperation with all nations, on both a bilateral and
a multilateral basis, to fight terrorism. We have put those who would instigate acts of
terrorism against U.S. citizens or property on notice that we will vigorously confront this
criminal behavior in every way-diplomatically, economically, legally, and, when necessary,
militarily. We have demonstrated our resolve.
At this time of remembrance, we also reiterate our determination to secure the release of all
Americans being held hostage abroad and our sympathy and understanding for their families.
We observe our time of remembrance for victims of terrorism on October 23. That is the third
anniversary of the terrorist bombing of the United States compound in Beirut, Lebanon, in
which 241 American servicemen, defenders of freedom and peace, lost their lives. As we
mourn these men and all other victims of terrorism, as we honor them, and as we offer our
heartfelt condolences to the families of victims, let us remind the world that our reflection and
remembrance fortify our determination to deter and defeat terrorism.
The Congress, by Public Law 99-403, has designated October 23, 1986, as "A Time of
Remembrance" for all victims of terrorism throughout the world and authorized and requested
the President 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, 1986, as a Time of Remembrance for all victims of terrorism
throughout the world, and I urge all Americans to actively participate by flying the American
flag at half staff on that day, as a symbol of patriotism, dignity, loyalty, and courage.
Accordingly, I call upon and authorize all departments and agencies of the United States and
interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly United States flags at half staff on
October 23 in memory of the victims and in the hope that the desire for genuine peace and
freedom will take firm root in every person and nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of October, in
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and eleventh.
Ronald Reagan