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Proc 10016ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 10016

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2020

This proclamation designates May 2020 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to U.S. society, highlighting entrepreneur An Wang, and noting U.S.-India diplomatic relations. It encourages Americans to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 26585

Impact dates

  1. Start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2020 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • Encourage all Americans to learn more about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage
  • Encourage observation with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • May 2020 observance period

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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