Delivering his keynote address during Liberia’s 179th Independence Anniversary celebration under the theme, “Strengthening National Identity Through Liberian-Led Historical Leadership,” President Boakai stated that the country’s independence should be more than a mere celebration of sovereignty. He added that strengthening national identity is inseparable from true nation-building and requires the active, collective participation of every Liberian. In a major policy announcement, the President launched the National Historical Recovery and Repatriation Initiative. Highlighting the critical importance of credible scholarship, President Boakai warned against misinformation and urged universities, museums, archives, and research institutions to serve as faithful guardians of Liberia’s national memory. President Boakai concluded by calling on Liberians across every county, ethnicity, religion, gender, and political affiliation to unite around a shared national identity and a common destiny.