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AI Summary: This is not a policy document. It is a Presidential Proclamation designating Columbus Day for the year 2025. The document is a formal statement by the President commemorating Christopher Columbus, his historical voyage, and the establishment of Columbus Day as a national holiday. The proclamation provides historical context about Columbus, offers a particular perspective on his legacy, and formally declares October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day, in accordance with a congressional resolution from 1934 (as modified in 1968). The proclamation calls upon the American people to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and directs that the U.S. flag be displayed on public buildings in honor of Columbus.