Empire State Building to show Europe's colors on May 9th 2008
Summary: New York City's famous landmark to light up in the European Union's flag colors for the first time.
To celebrate Europe Day on May 9th 2008, New York City's famous landmark will light up in the European Union's flag colors for the first time. Courtesy of modern technology, this image is a preview of what the Empire State Building will look like on the day.
For more information on the Empire State Building, please visit: www.esbnyc.com
About Europe Day:
On the 9th of May 1950, Robert Schuman presented his proposal on the creation of an organised Europe, indispensable to the maintenance of peaceful relations.
This proposal, known as the "Schuman declaration", is considered to be the beginning of the creation of what is now the European Union.
Today, the 9th of May has become a European symbol (Europe Day) which, along with the flag, the anthem, the motto and the single currency (the euro), identifies the political entity of the European Union. Europe Day is the occasion for activities and festivities that bring Europe closer to its citizens and peoples of the Union closer to one another.
- Ref: PRESS08-005EN
- EU source: EU Presidency
- UN forum:
- Date: 7/4/2008
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