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… Folder Title: Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy Box: Box 83 (1988) To see more digitized collections visit: … 05/23/2023 Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 1988 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The United States … in the NATO alliance, which has kept the peace and preserved freedom for nearly 40 years. The democracy we so cherish began in Greece millennia ago. The grandeur the ancient Greeks left has …
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… Forces in Central America A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE WHAT PRODEMCA BELIEVES The friends of democracy are gaining strength in Central America, and they need and want our help. Many in our … order. But during recent years it has become clear that there is a powerful desire for democracy among the peoples of this region, This aspiration is increasingly reflected in their … who has vowed to protect the rights of his people, and has taken important steps to do so. Democracy has taken hold in Honduras, and to some extent in Panama. In these countries, and in El …
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… peace in Lebanon, to give Lebanon back to the Lebanese people, and to help them rebuild their democracy, we are strengthening the forces for peace throughout the Middle East. This is neither …
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… Questions Submitted by the South Korean Newspaper Dong-A Ilbo 02/24/1988 … February 24, 1988 Democracy in South Korea Q. With the inauguration of Mr. Roh Tae Woo, Korea will celebrate its … peaceful transfer of power. Since Korea has only experienced authoritarian rule, and not true democracy under a good or enlightened President, could you tell us the secret of being such a leader, and what can be done in Korea to bring expanded democracy? The President. Over the past few decades, Korea has impressed the world with its …
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… have supported you throughout. We noted that further efforts are needed to strengthen peace, democracy, and economic progress in Central and South America. And I know this is a region of … decade. Mr. President, Spain's example has made spirits soar everywhere that people strive for democracy. Many nations, especially in Latin America, are following your lead. So, it's an honor …
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… Bolivia's alarming economic decline and the potential threat this represents to it~ fragile democracy. Your renewed efforts to mobilize international support for Bolivia, especially in the … ~\}1 .. -~ As you know, the United States Government has strongly supported Bolivian democracy since the restoratioP of civilian government more than two years ago. Fostering democracy throughout the hemisphere continues to be a principal objective of my administration. …
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… to those fighting for freedom in Nicaragua . Both sides claim their goal to be peace and democracy in Central America ; the argument is over how to achieve it. To my disappointment, the … and, no less important, has grave implications for those brave souls who are fighting for democracy in Nicaragua -- people who trusted us. Their fate, the fate of democracy, and our own security interests depend on the next steps we take. I understand that …
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… frontier exemplified by the gaucho and the cowboy. More significant, however, is the bond of democracy, the love of freedom that's found in the hearts of our people. I'd like to take this … President Alfonsin, who is, on behalf of the Argentine people, accepting the international democracy prize from the Center for Democracy. And I can think of no finer example to others than Argentina's inspiring return to …
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… and meet today with Philippine President Corazon Aquino. Her courage and her commitment to democracy, mirroring those same qualities in the Filipino people, have inspired the world. It's … its security and strengthen its economy. I assured her that all America wants the Philippine democracy to succeed and to prosper, and that we will do what we can to help. These have been … President Aquino's efforts, however, well-armed Communist guerrillas remain a threat to democracy in the Philippines. President Aquino and I discussed her strategy to Page 2 meet this …
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… people of Portugal, have chosen freedom. You have elected to embark on a great adventure in democracy. And let me assure you today that 237 million of my countrymen and many millions more … Portugal has faced political problems and social problems and economic problems, and, no, democracy, particularly in its earlier years, does not always go smoothly. But this is true of any nation and especially any democracy. In my country, we've learned over and over again that democracy can only work when it …
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