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Presidential Proclamation -- National <br /> Slavery <br /> Prevention Month, <br /> 2017 <br /> NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH, 2017 <br /> BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA <br /> A PROCLAMATION <br /> Our Nation wrestled with the issue of slavery in a way that nearly tore us apart -- its <br /> fundamental notion in direct contradiction with our founding premise that we are all <br /> created equal. The courageous individuals who rejected such cruelty helped us <br /> overcome one of the most painful chapters in our history as we worked to realize the <br /> promise of equality and justice for all. But today, in too many places around the world -- <br /> including right here in the United States -- the injustice of modern slavery and human <br /> trafficking still tears at our social fabric. During National Slavery and Human Trafficking <br /> Prevention Month, we resolve to shine a light on every dark corner where human <br /> trafficking still threatens the basic rights and freedoms of others. <br /> From factories and brothels to farms and mines, millions of men, women, and children <br /> in the United States and around the world are exploited for their bodies and their labor. <br /> Whether through violence, deceit, or the promises of a better life, some of the most <br />