For this occasion, conservative youth groups such as
Young America's Foundation[3] and the
College Republicans urge students to commemorate this day (which they mark as the start of "Freedom Week," thus including
Veterans Day) by "celebrating victory over communism" through provocative flyer campaigns and activism projects.[4] Many conservative political commentators and activists use World Freedom Day as an occasion in which to acclaim President
Ronald Reagan, whom they regard as being responsible for the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the
Cold War.[citation needed]
Observances
On November 9, 2005, President Bush
proclaimed November 9 as World Freedom Day.[5][6] On November 8, 2016, President
Barack Obama proclaimed World Freedom Day as November 9, 2016.[7][8] On November 8, 2017, President
Donald Trump proclaimed November 9, 2017, as World Freedom Day.[9][10]