Stars & Stripes Updates, News and Proclamations

December 29, 2024 Proclamation Announcing the Death of James Earl Carter, Jr. TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES: It is my solemn duty to announce officially the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty-ninth President of the United States, on December 29, 2024. President Carter was a man of character, courage, and compassion, whose lifetime of…

A Proclamation on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2024 On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed on that tragic December morning 83 years ago.  And we recognize the absolute courage of the service members who, in the wake of this painful and unprovoked attack, stood up…

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2024 Today, we honor the brave Americans who met the terror of September 11 with extraordinary acts of courage and sacrifice.  In our darkest hour — when terrorists believed they could bring our country to its knees — those Americans proved that our Nation’s unbreakable spirit would…

A Proclamation on Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2024 This Memorial Day, we honor the brave women and men who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation’s freedom.  We recommit to keeping our sacred obligation to their survivors, families, and caregivers.  Together, we vow to honor their memories by carrying on their work to forge a…

  A Proclamation on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Officer Week, 2024     Every day, police officers pin on their shields and walk out the door, rushing into harm’s way to keep the rest of us safe.  Being a police officer is more than what they do — it is who they are.  On Peace…

A Proclamation on National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, 2024 I have often said that God made man, and then made firefighters.  Their extraordinary courage embodies the best of America — with every call they answer, they put their lives on the line to keep the rest of us safe.  It is more than what they do;…