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Presidential Proclamation Commemorating the 418th Anniversary of the Cape Henry Landing

Original title: 418th Anniversary of the First Landing and the Raising of the Cape Henry Cross

April 29, 2025

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What this does

This document serves as an official federal recognition of a specific historical event and the religious heritage associated with the founding of the first permanent English settlement in America.

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Last recorded activity April 29, 2025.

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Summary

President Donald Trump issued a recognizing the 418th anniversary of the arrival of English settlers at Cape Henry, Virginia, and the subsequent raising of a wooden cross. The document honors the historical significance of the Jamestown settlers and their religious motivations for the voyage.

Key Facts

The voyage to the New World began 418 years ago with over 100 men.
The journey lasted 144 days across the Atlantic.
Only 38 of the original 104 settlers survived the first year at Jamestown.
The proclamation designates April 29, 2025, as a day of celebration for the anniversary.

Why It Matters

This document serves as an official federal recognition of a specific historical event and the religious heritage associated with the founding of the first permanent English settlement in America.