Proclamation by George W. Bush The White House/ office of the Press Secretary On the Second Anniversary Of September 11th 2001 Tragedy In the lead-up to the second anniversary of the September 11, 2001, tragedy, we honor the memory of all the citizens we have lost and all that reflects the characteristics of America. During these days of prayer and the nation's purity, and in remembrance of what happened on that day, we honor those who lost their lives and their families, and we ask the Almighty to grant us more resilience and vigilance to fulfill the noble mission that our nation undertook on the morning of September 11. The passage of time cannot erase the suffering and destruction inflicted upon our nation. We will always remember those who were taken from us with cruelty and savagery; we ask the Almighty to grant peace and comfort to their loved ones. The courage and determination of these survivors inspire the American people. We thank the Almighty for the unity and solidarity of the American people that they have shown since September 11, 2001. The greatness of America's endurance and strength lies in the hearts and souls of the American people, and we will continue to provide our assistance to those who were affected by this incident or are in need. We are grateful that the Almighty protects our brave men and women in military uniform. We thank them and their families for their service and sacrifice. We pray for peace in the world and ask the Almighty to grant us patience and success in our struggle against terrorism and evil – both. This confrontation has been initiated by others at their chosen time and conditions, and in any case, it will end in a manner and at a time of our choosing. Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 5, through Sunday, September 7, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance. I call upon all citizens of the United States and institutions representing these national days of remembrance to observe this national memorial and prayer ceremony with the ringing of bells and the lighting of candles. By this proclamation, on the fourth day of September in the year 2003, and the two hundred twenty-eighth year of the independence of the United States of America – I – George W. Bush issue this proclamation.
President Bush's Statement on the Eve of the Second Anniversary of September 11
On September 4, 2003, President George W. Bush issued a proclamation marking the second anniversary of the September 11 attacks, honoring the victims and calling for national days of prayer and remembrance. The statement emphasizes resilience, unity, and the ongoing fight against terrorism. This proclamation serves to reinforce national solidarity and remembrance in the face of tragedy.
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📰 What Happened
On September 4, 2003, President George W. Bush issued a proclamation to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks, calling for national days of prayer and remembrance. The statement emphasized resilience, unity, and the ongoing fight against terrorism.
- The proclamation marked the second anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
- Bush called for national days of prayer and remembrance from September 5 to September 7.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The September 11 attacks in 2001 were a pivotal moment in U.S. history, leading to significant changes in U.S. foreign policy, especially in the Middle East. The U.S. has since engaged in military actions and diplomatic efforts to combat terrorism.
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