Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York

Over 3 hours of delight for children and adults alike, with artists and performers of all kind, large school bands (of over 200 members each), music galore, and, of course, the magical, huge characters' balloons, masterfully piloted throughout Manhattan's building canyons!

Albania's Independence Day

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release

November 25, 2009

Statement by the President on the Albanian Independence Day

I send my warmest wishes to all those who will celebrate Albanian Independence Day on Saturday. Here in America, those that can trace their roots to Albania are an important part of this Nation. Abroad, I hope for continued friendship and strengthened ties between our two countries.

Greetings

Best wishes to everyone for a HAPPY THANKSGIVING and an enjoyable Albanian Independence Day.

Gezuar Diten e Flamurit!

Commemoration

In case my friends have not watched today's CBS Sunday Morning News here is the link to the segment about Albania that you need to 'cut & paste' into your browser:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/08/sunday/main5574960.shtml?tag=cbsnewsTwoColUpperPromoArea

It's in printed form or just click here to go directly to the Video portion of the article, entitled "Hiding in plain site".