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Celebrating The 500th Anniversary Of The First Use Of The Name "America"

Floor Speech

Date: July 11, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History


CELEBRATING THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST USE OF THE NAME ``AMERICA'' -- (House of Representatives - July 11, 2007)

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Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first use of the word ``America''--a name that has come to symbolize liberty, opportunity and an unyielding hope for humanity.

In the 500 years that have passed since the word ``America'' was first used, the term has become more of a concept than a name--an idea that celebrates what is truly special about the world in which we live; a principle that defines what democracy, equality, freedom and unity are all about; and a goal that people all over the world have embraced since our country's inception.

We have come a long way since 1507--from a simple name on a map, to a moral, political and economic leader among nations. It gives me great pride to mark this 5th centenary of the name ``America,'' and to express my sincere hope that the next 500 years of our country's history provide just as many benefits to the people of the world as the last 500.

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