https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-national-nurses-day-2020/
“So the valiant sacrifices of America’s nurses will stand for all time as testament to American strength and grace and courage. And in demonstrating and in demonstration of our everlasting appreciation, I’m pleased to sign this proclamation commemorating May 6th as National Nurses Day. May 6th. National Nurses Day. “
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