United States. Executive Office of the President, Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, Week Ending Friday, December 24, 2008 (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2008), 44:1583

Author: George W. Bush  | Date: December 24, 2008

Message on the Observance of Kwanzaa 2008,
December 24, 2008

I send greetings to those observing Kwanzaa.

Kwanzaa is the celebration of African culture, community, and family traditions. For more than 40 years, millions of people have come together to reaffirm Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. These principles emphasize unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

As people across our country gather to commemorate this seven-day celebration, may we all be reminded that Kwanzaa is an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions of our African American citizens.

Laura and I send our best wishes for a joyous Kwanzaa.

George W. Bush

Note: An original was not available for verification of the content of this message.

Related Resources

None available for this document.

Download Options


Title: United States. Executive Office of the President, Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, Week Ending Friday, December 24, 2008 (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2008), 44:1583

Select an option:

*Note: A download may not start for up to 60 seconds.

Email Options


Title: United States. Executive Office of the President, Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, Week Ending Friday, December 24, 2008 (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2008), 44:1583

Select an option:

Email addres:

*Note: It may take up to 60 seconds for for the email to be generated.

Chicago: George W. Bush, United States. Executive Office of the President, Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, Week Ending Friday, December 24, 2008 (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2008), 44:1583 in United States. Executive Office of the President, Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, Week Ending Friday, December 24, 2008 (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2008), 44:1583 Original Sources, accessed April 20, 2024, http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=CP2IMFI1DI59QKM.

MLA: Bush, George W. United States. Executive Office of the President, Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, Week Ending Friday, December 24, 2008 (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2008), 44:1583, in United States. Executive Office of the President, Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, Week Ending Friday, December 24, 2008 (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2008), 44:1583, Original Sources. 20 Apr. 2024. http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=CP2IMFI1DI59QKM.

Harvard: Bush, GW, United States. Executive Office of the President, Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, Week Ending Friday, December 24, 2008 (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2008), 44:1583. cited in , United States. Executive Office of the President, Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, Week Ending Friday, December 24, 2008 (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2008), 44:1583. Original Sources, retrieved 20 April 2024, from http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=CP2IMFI1DI59QKM.