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Article: Proclamation 7868--National African American History Month, 2005.(Transcript)
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- Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
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- February 14, 2005
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February 7, 2005
A Proclamation
Throughout our Nation's history, the contributions of African Americans have stirred our Nation's conscience and helped shape our character. During National African American History Month, we honor the determination and commitment of generations of African Americans in pursuing the promises of America.
The theme of National African American History Month this year, "The Niagara Movement: Black Protest Reborn, 1905-2005," honors the grassroots movement of 1905 to 1910 that was organized to fight racial discrimination in America. Led by W.E.B. DuBois, the movement called for voting rights for African Americans, ...