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Presidential Papers, July 2014
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General SummaryFrom the daily compilation of publically released papers of President Barack H. Obama.
Statement on Nelson Mandela International Day
July 18, 2014
Today I join people around the world in celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day. A personal hero of mine and of countless others, Nelson Mandela was one of the most influential, courageous, and profoundly decent human beings to grace the earth. A dignified warrior for justice and equality, he caused us to believe in the promise of a better world. Today, Madiba's birthday, is the first time we have marked this occasion since he left this world late last year, but his impact on our lives remains palpable and his inspiration endures. A humble and committed public servant, Madiba said this day was not to be a holiday, but one devoted to service. It was his hope that people would dedicate their time and effort to improve the conditions within their community, stating there "can be no greater gift than that of giving one's time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return." We may never see the likes of Madiba again, but we can honor and emulate him by taking time today, and all other days, to engage in acts of service.
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Chicago: Barack H. Obama, "Statement on Nelson Mandela International Day," Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents [Collected for July 2014] in Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents [Collected for July 2014] (Washington D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, July 1, 2014), Original Sources, accessed October 4, 2023, http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=GNAXVPXK33K1FDZ.
MLA: Obama, Barack H. "Statement on Nelson Mandela International Day." Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents [Collected for July 2014], in Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents [Collected for July 2014], Washington D.C., U.S. Government Printing Office, July 1, 2014, Original Sources. 4 Oct. 2023. http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=GNAXVPXK33K1FDZ.
Harvard: Obama, BH, 'Statement on Nelson Mandela International Day' in Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents [Collected for July 2014]. cited in July 1, 2014, Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents [Collected for July 2014], U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C.. Original Sources, retrieved 4 October 2023, from http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=GNAXVPXK33K1FDZ.
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