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Article: Proclamation 7165 - National African American History Month, 1999.
- Article from:
- Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
- Article date:
- February 8, 1999
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February 1, 1999
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The story of African Americans is one of strength, suffering, courage, and triumph. Arriving on these shores more than 350 years ago, African Americans have been a central element of our national identity, and their long journey from the horrors of slavery and oppression through the struggle for equality and justice informs our national experience. By observing African American History Month each year, we not only remember the tragic errors of our past, but also celebrate the achievements of African Americans and the promise they hold for our future as one America. ...