Let's Make the International Day of Peace a National Holiday
- por: Andrew Heugel
- destinatário: President Obama
Just as almost every nation has its war heroes, throughout history there have been people, such as Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Nelson Mandela, who are celebrated for their exceptional contributions to their nations, world peace and the celebration of diversity. During 1958 the "Peace Sign" was created and the Catholic Church has been celebrating a day of peace on January 1 since 1968. The International Day of Peace was first celebrated on September 21, 1981 and "Peace Day" was adopted as a holiday by United Nations resolution during 1982.
During 2005, then U.N. Secretary Kofi Annan called for a worldwide cease fire and day of non violence to commemorate this day. Each year, on September 21, the "Peace Bell," which was cast from coins donated by children from around the world and donated by Japan's Diet, is rang at U.N. Headquarters to inaugurate the day.
President Obama was elected on a platform of peace, understanding and hope for all people. Since his election, the President has won the Nobel Peace Prize. I can think of no more fitting way for the President and this nation to live up to their commitment to finding peaceful resolutions to disputes and to promote world peace, understanding and all nations helping those who are less fortunate than by adopting "Peace Day" as a national holiday starting on September 21, 2010.
Honorable President Obama:
We the undersigned are asking you to propose to Congress that the International Day of Peace be declared a national holiday in order to promote the cause of peace by celebrating this nation's and world's peace heroes, by promoting understanding among those of diverse cultures and by having this day be a National Day of Service to promote the cause of peace and helping those who are less fortunate.
Just as almost every nation has its war heroes, throughout history there have been people, such as Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Nelson Mandela, who are celebrated for their exceptional contributions to their nations, world peace and the celebration of diversity. During 1958 the "Peace Sign" was created and the Catholic Church has been celebrating a day of peace on January 1 since 1968. The International Day of Peace was first celebrated on September 21, 1981 and "Peace Day" was adopted as a holiday by United Nations resolution during 1982.
During 2005, then U.N. Secretary Kofi Annan called for a worldwide cease fire and day of non violence to commemorate this day. Each year, on September 21, the "Peace Bell," which was cast from coins donated by children from around the world and donated by Japan's Diet, is rang at U.N. Headquarters to inaugurate the day.
You were elected on a platform of peace, understanding and hope for all people. Since your election, you have won the Nobel Peace Prize. I can think of no more fitting way for you and this nation to live up to our commitment to finding peaceful resolutions to disputes and to promote world peace, understanding and all nations helping those who are less fortunate than by adopting "Peace Day" as a national holiday starting on September 21, 2010.
Therefore, we the undersigned are asking for you to propose to Congress that "Peace Day" become a national holiday starting on September 21, 2010.
Thank you for interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
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