" Thank you for being
here.) He has
decided to move on to other ventures, and the state of Maryland
will miss his
leadership. But as we watch the world today, we must understand that democracy
is
difficult at times. It's not easy to take hold.
When the founders of modern Greece claimed their
freedom in 1821, they had
the strong backing of America.
The "To Form A More Perfect Union" stamps
commemorate 10 important milestones
of the Civil Rights Movement -- Brown v."
"The United
States Postal Service has to be commended for the issuance of
the 'To Form A More Perfect Union'
stamps," said Dr. On Dec. 27 during Arthur
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appreciate
Christos Folias, who is the Deputy Minister of Economy for Greece. That's a powerful concept.
(Applause
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I. They enhance our
awareness of our history and challenge us all to work day-by-day
until the
American dream is a reality. To Form A More Perfect Union philatelic products include:
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Thank you for inviting me to help celebrate the 185th Anniversary of
Greek
Independence. The Greek culture enriches our entire
country. 21, 1956, black passengers
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Let me just say this, that it is a wise government who relies
upon the
judgment and advice of a woman as a Foreign Minister or Secretary of State.
(Laughter
and applause.) So thanks
for coming. Freedom is not
confined to Greece, nor is it confined to
America. Greece provides security at the Kabul
International Airport, and we thank your government
for that, as well.
Lunch Counter Sit-Ins
When four African-American college students
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civil
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These new stamps are part of the Postal Service's 2005 stamp program
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It's a lesson we honor on
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.) All urged support of the Greek cause. The
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Union" stamp pane is
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Your Eminence, thank you for your kind
words.
Welcome,
sir.
Thanks for coming. But the Greek lesson not only in
Greece, but also here in America, is
one that with time and persistence,
liberty does take hold because of its universality. We're allies
in the war on terror.
Greece and the United States are working together to keep our people safe
. They are a fitting
reminder that the work yet to be done must be built upon the contributions
made
by millions to bring our country to a better place.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
With
leaders of the civil rights movement standing by, President Johnson
signed the Voting Rights Act
into law, strengthening the federal government's
ability to prevent state and local governments from
denying citizens the right
to vote because of their race.patriarch fasting
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THE PRESIDENT: Thank you
. Welcome. Appreciate -- good to see you, sir. More importantly, thanks for serving.
We honor
Greek Independence Day because of the values we share. It wasn't always that
way. Greek entrepreneurs
contribute to our country's prosperity. On Greek Independence Day, Greeks and Americans
honor
the anniversary of the Greek call for independence and celebrate the
universal good news of freedom
and liberty.m. She marched with Dr. Nothing has
been out of her reach and the realm of her reach
has been massive. military., delivered his historic "I Have a Dream"
speech from the steps of the
Lincoln Memorial.com/communications/news/stamps/welcome. Postal Service has connected friends, families
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neighbors and businesses by mail. The
Postal Service receives no taxpayer dollars for routine
operations, but
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And we thank your government for that.
We'll continue to work together to spread the blessings
of liberty because we
understand that when we spread the blessings of liberty, it lays the
foundation
for peace. stamps, as well as a free comprehensive catalog, are
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(Applause. Ambassador, thank you, as well. But, nevertheless,
it is
a universal concept, started by the Athenians.
America's founding fathers were inspired by the
democratic ideals, and it
helped to form our own union. Greece was an
ally of the United States
in major international conflicts of the 20th
century. Height's untold stories offer great insight
into a number of significant moments in America's Civil Rights Movement."
Height was one of
the major leaders of the Civil Rights Movement of the
1960s. The landmark ruling is suggested
by
Romare Bearden's lithograph, "The Lamp" (1984).
Beyond the stamps, other collectables will
be available Aug.95.S.patriarch fasting
America is a better country because of Greek Americans. It requires work and
diligence and optimism and strength and will. America stood side-
by-side with those who struggled
for liberty in 1821.
It's reminiscent of what's taking place in the 21st century.
Height,
runs through June 26 at Washington DC's historic Lincoln Theater. The image used on the selvage is
a detail from a painting made by
Louis Delsarte in 2000, From Selma to Montgomery.
Selma
March
In the spring of 1965, demonstrators demanding an end to discrimination
gathered in
Selma, AL, to march to the state capital, Montgomery, 50 miles
away.
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And I know they're going to be
thrilled to know that you're strong and optimistic in serving
your great
country with class and dignity. He has
served with great distinction in the United
States Senate.
The ancient Athenians gave birth to democracy. They entrusted their citizens
with
the power to govern.
The Greek government decided to support entrepreneurship with the full
knowledge
that education and entrepreneurship can lead to a prosperous and
thriving economy so that the people
can see the benefits of liberty. We believe that freedom is God's
gift to all people.newscom. Among
its other provisions, the law prohibited discrimination in
public accommodations such as hotels,
restaurants and theaters. Board of Education (1954), many public school systems were slow to
adapt
to the new legal reality. In 1957, nine courageous students became the
first African Americans to
attend Central High School in Little Rock, AR,
where they endured virulent harassment and received
the protection of federal
troops. "March on Washington," painted
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It's
something about the passion, the verve for life, the willingness to
serve. I know you share the same
feeling I share that it is an honor to serve the United States of
America. It is universal in its
application, and that's one of the great lessons of Greek Independence
Day. Young Americans volunteered
to serve in the new Greek army. The government stood up -- and
in spite
of all the criticism that was taking place -- put on some great games. postage stamps
commemorating
the historic events of the Civil Rights Movement will be
unveiled tonight at 8 p. ET in conjunction
with a performance of the musical
stage play that recounts the experiences of Civil Rights activist
Dr. Height's lifetime of achievement is marked with
the liberation of Black America, the brilliant
advancement of women's rights,
and the most determined effort to lift up the poor and powerless.
A gouache by
May Stevens called "Freedom Riders" (1963) honors the volunteers.
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You're a philosopher, you're a wise
person, you're an incredibly
compassionate soul, and I'm proud to call you "friend. Your Eminence
, as you
know, ours is a remarkable country, where people are willing to volunteer to
serve our
country in times of war. That's why it's an important event, Your Eminence. It's a
model for other
countries to follow.)
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A unanimous
ruling of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Brown
v. Johnson.
Several Freedom Riders
were injured because of mob violence instigated by
segregationists, eliciting an outpouring of support
and concern. This is represented by "Selma March," a 1991 acrylic painting by
Bernice Sims.S.
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9:59 A.) And I look forward to sharing our visit with my
mother and dad who are
close to the Minister. Those ideals became implanted in long-lasting
documents. By the way, people
still marvel
at how well those Olympics were run.
It's a source of strength and unity and inspiration
for many Greek Americans.
I also understand that Greek Independence Day is the Feast of the
Annunciation
in the Orthodox faith, that they're celebrated together because
they both represent good news. Kennedy
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I want to thank the other Greek Americans, leaders and folks who are here. In some parts of
the world, it still isn't that way. EST
10 Milestones of Civil Rights Movement to Be Remembered
and Celebrated on U.S. Postage Stamps
(Photo: http://www. The Boycott is represented by
a detail from "Walking," a 1958 painting
by Charles Alston.95, will be available, as will a single
diary page, stamp mount and full
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, sat in sessions with
Stokely Carmichael, rode with Rosa Parks and participated in meetings with
President John F.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Designed to provide broad protections against discrimination
on the basis
of race, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law by President Lyndon
B.
The Arthur Ashe commemorative stamp will be issued Aug. Moreover, today's postage rates will
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WASHINGTON, The following is a transcript of
remarks by
President Bush at the celebration of Greek Independence Day:
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'm proud you're here, sir. And our nation is blessed to have men and
women who, in the face of danger
, say, I want to help. WASHINGTON, The images of 10 U.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041105/DCF007-s )
The production, "If This Hat Could Talk," based on the memoirs of Dr. Board of Education (Topeka, KS
);
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Memphis, TN); Freedom Riders (Jackson, MS); Little
Rock Nine (Little
Rock, AR); Lunch Counter Sit-Ins (Greensboro, NC);
Montgomery Bus Boycott (Montgomery, AL); Selma
March (Selma, AL); Executive
Order 9981; March on Washington, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965
(Washington, DC).
Freedom Riders
To test a ruling that outlawed segregation of bus
stations and terminals
serving interstate travelers, biracial groups of men and women volunteered
to
take bus rides through the South, using the "wrong" facilities at stops. The sit-in movement
to integrate "whites-
only" lunch counters is recalled by an exhibit created for the National Civil
Rights Museum by StudioEIS, a design and fabrication firm in New York.jurisdictions orthodoxy
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Madame Foreign Minister
, we are thrilled to have you here.
I am really pleased that Senator Paul Sarbanes is with us
today. Thanks for traveling long distances to be here in
Washington. The American people supported
that
independence: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, all members of the
ex-Presidents
Club -- (laughter) -- I'm not there yet, Your Eminence. Many more Americans contributed funds to
support
the Greek people in their struggle for freedom. Our two
nations have continued to work together in
freedom's cause.
Your Eminence, thank you for inviting me. George Hunt's painting, "America
Cares" (1997) remembers the nine
courageous students. With annual revenues of more than $69 billion
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Remarks by President Bush at the Celebration of Greek Independence Day
It's good to see you.
We respect the philosophy that grew out of Greece that honored and
respected
human dignity and human rights, and, as you said, Your Eminence, the
belief that there is universality
to the concept of liberty.S.
The stamp art, designed by Ethel Kessler, uses details from contemporary
artworks to illustrate all of the historical events commemorated on the stamp
sheet. The Civil
Rights Act of 1964 is suggested by "Dixie Cafe," a 1948 brush-and-ink drawing
by Jacob Lawrence
.
Current U.'Orthodox' literally means right teaching or right worship.
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Thank you for
coming
. (Applause. That's why
it's a comfortable event. In Afghanistan, Greece is a
valuable contributor
to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. Our two nations
remain committed to the
security and counterterrorism partnership we put in
place during the Olympics in Athens in 2004.
Height.
Taking their title from the Constitution of the United States, the "To
Form A More
Perfect Union" stamps recognize the courage and achievements of
the men and women who, during the
years of the Civil Rights Movement,
struggled to bring the vision of our founding fathers closer
to reality.
Little Rock Nine
After the Supreme Court declared segregated schools unconstitutional
in
Brown v. 1, 1955, for refusing to let a white
passenger take her seat on a Montgomery, AL,
bus, African Americans began a
prolonged boycott of the bus company by walking or carpooling for
more than a
year. Truman's Executive Order.90 Item #567193
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To see the "To Form A More Perfect
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Website at http://www. It is derived from two Greek words:
orthos (right) and doxa (teaching or worship).
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(Applause.
(Laughter. "Dr.
Montgomery
Bus Boycott
After Rosa Parks was arrested on Dec.S.htm and
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I want to thank those who wear the nation's uniform.
Greece is supporting other efforts in
the war on terror.
"I cannot think of a more perfect setting for a sneak preview of these
stamps
than at this play," said Delores Killette, Postmaster, Washington, DC,
who unveiled the stamps. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Board of Education declared that separate educational facilities for black
and white
children are inherently unequal.
March on Washington
More than 250,000 people marched
in Washington, DC, for racial justice in
1963, and Dr.95 Item #458096 Expressions of
African Americans:
A "Cultural Diary" (book with 4 diary pages/w stamps --
author James Baldwin, athlete Wilma Rudolph
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Robeson; a writing tablet)
Also available is the Marian
Anderson Cultural Diary page (diary page,
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I
am blessed by having Greek Americans
in my administration, two of the most
important of whom have joined us, Your Eminence: John Negroponte
, the Director
of the National Intelligence -- (applause) -- and the Homeland Security
Advisor
, Frances Fragos Townsend.
Mr.
Greece has also been generous in the support for the Afghan
people, and
the Afghan people thank the Greek government for that, as well.
At home Greek
Americans strengthen our communities.
Joining Killette and Height was Wade Henderson, Executive
Director,
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. Truman issued Executive Order 9981
mandating
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