A Memorial Day Proclamation
Memorial Day is a significant occasion for Americans to honor those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. President Ronald Reagan's proclamation emphasizes the importance of cherishing and defending the liberties gained through their sacrifices. The day is also a call for national prayer for lasting peace and a reminder of the vigilance required to maintain both peace and liberty.
- ▪Memorial Day honors Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice for liberty.
- ▪Ronald Reagan's proclamation highlights the need for vigilance and military strength to defend peace and freedom.
- ▪The day serves as a national prayer for lasting peace and justice for all generations.
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Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com Holiday A Memorial Day Proclamation Ronald ReaganMay 25, 2026Add comment Editor’s note: To commemorate our fallen heroes, we are taking the day off to be with family and friends. Instead of our usual lineup of editorials, op-eds, and news links, we once again offer this Memorial Day Proclamation by President Ronald Reagan in May 1986. Memorial Day is an occasion of special importance to all Americans, because it is a day sacred to the memory of all those Americans who made the supreme sacrifice for the liberties we enjoy. We will never forget or fail to honor these heroes to whom we owe so much. We honor them best when we resolve to cherish and defend the liberties for which they gave their lives.
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