Press Releases: On the Occasion of the Republic of Cape Verde's National Day On the Occasion of the Republic of Cape Verde's National Day Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 4, 2013 On behalf of all Americans, I send my best wishes to Cape Verdeans as they celebrate 38 years of independence on July 5. As a New Englander, I am keenly aware of the historic contributions of Cape Verdeans in America, and of the many binding ties that our people ...
July 4, 2013 - U.S. Department of State