Posted on 04/04/2008 6:36:30 PM PDT by mdittmar
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
Americans of Scottish descent have made enduring contributions to our Nation with their hard work, faith, and values. On National Tartan Day, we celebrate the spirit and character of Scottish Americans and recognize their many contributions to our culture and our way of life.
Scotland and the United States have long shared ties of family and friendship, and many of our country's most cherished customs and ideals first grew to maturity on Scotland's soil. The Declaration of Arbroath, the Scottish Declaration of Independence signed in 1320, embodied the Scots' strong dedication to liberty, and the Scots brought that tradition of freedom with them to the New World. Sons and daughters of many Scottish clans were among the first immigrants to settle in America, and their determination and optimism helped build our Nation's character. Several of our Founding Fathers were of Scottish descent, as have been many Presidents and Justices of the United States Supreme Court. Many Scottish Americans, such as Andrew Carnegie, were great philanthropists, founding and supporting numerous scientific, educational, and civic institutions. From the evocative sounds of the bagpipes to the great sport of golf, the Scots have also left an indelible mark on American culture.
National Tartan Day is an opportunity to celebrate all Americans who claim Scottish ancestry, and we are especially grateful for the service in our Armed Forces of Scottish Americans who have answered the call to protect our Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 6, 2008, as National Tartan Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day by celebrating the continued friendship between the people of Scotland and the United States and by recognizing the contributions of Scottish Americans to our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Wahoo! Does anyone know where you can find affordable fabric for making kilts? I’m looking for Brown clan or McKinley clan tartan.
Not only Scotts, the Irish have tartans, too.
Guess I’ll have to go dig out the bagpipe cd & play Scotland, the Brave!
I’m part Irish,Cassidy clan.
Seen This????
Pass the the haggis and Dark Island.
On second thought, pass on the haggis and add another pint or two of beer. 
That’s not bag pipes!
I am an American carry Scottish blood. No recognition needed. What silly crap.
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That’s just mean spirited.
Scottish Blessing
If there is righteousness in the heart
If there is righteousness in the heart,
there will be beauty in the character.
If there is beauty in the character,
there will be harmony in the home.
If there is harmony in the home,
there will be order in the nation.
If there is order in the nation,
there will be peace in the world.
So let it be
The Girvans are of the Gunn clan. We are Ulster Scots, both from Belfast,Ireland and Girvan, Scotland. All American to the bone. Happy Tartan Day!
The Scottish Lion does mail order.
Not cheap: polyester tartans are $30 yd, wools and silk $65+ yard.
They also have shops in NH and Nova Scotia.
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