March 2007,
Women's History Month:
Message of
President George Bush
"Throughout our history, the vision
and determination of women have strengthened and transformed
America. As we celebrate Women's History Month, we recognize the
vital contributions women have made to our country.
The strong leadership of
extraordinary women has altered our Nation's history. Sojourner
Truth, Alice Stone Blackwell, and Julia Ward Howe opened doors for
future generations of women by advancing the cause of women's voting
rights and helping make America a more equitable place. In 1855, Dr.
Mary E. Walker became one of the first female physicians in the
country. Dr. Walker volunteered her medical services during the
Civil War and became the only woman in United States history to
receive the Medal of Honor. Vivian Malone Jones stood her ground in
the face of a great injustice and helped integrate the University of
Alabama, breaking down racial barriers to higher education and
becoming the school's first African-American graduate.
Our Nation is a land of great
opportunity, and women are seizing that opportunity and shaping the
future of America in all walks of life. A record number of women are
serving in the halls of Congress, and the number of women-owned
businesses continues to grow. The women of our Armed Forces are
making a vital contribution to our Nation's security by serving the
cause of freedom and peace around the world. And by giving care and
guidance, America's mothers are helping to build the foundation for
the success of our Nation's children and strengthening the character
of our country. This month, we honor the spirit, leadership, and
hard work of American women.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH,
President of the United States of America, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United
States, do hereby proclaim March 2007 as Women's History Month. I
call upon the people of the United States to observe this month with
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor the
history, accomplishments, and contributions of American women.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand this twenty-seventh day of February, in the year of our
Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-first."
GEORGE W. BUSH
February 28, 2007
Source:
The White House Website
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