Following is the official proclamation of President Bush, declaring November 16 1991 as Dutch-American heritage Day. Since that time November 16 has been celebrated by the US-Dutch community.
DUTCH-AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY, 1991
By the President of the United States of America, George Bush
A Proclamation
On November 16, 1776, a small American warship, the ANDREW DORIA, sailed into the harbor of the tiny Dutch island of St. Eustatius in the West Indies.
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We definitely celebrate Dutch American Day. Over 10 million Americans of Dutch origin commemorate their legacy and the donations for their associates who have made to the trade and industry, societal and cultural life of the United States.
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