Happy Leif Erikson Day

From the President of The United States: "NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 9, 2014, as Leif Erikson Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to honor our rich Nordic-American heritage. "
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Leifr Eiríksson; Icelandic: Leifur Eiríksson; Norwegian
First published on October 9, 2006 with Joanne Colan and Rocketboom correspondent Chuck Olsen of Minnesota at rocketboom.com