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Proc 10027ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 10027

National Day of Prayer, 2020

This proclamation designates May 7, 2020, as the National Day of Prayer, encouraging Americans to observe the day with prayer and reflection amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It cites the statutory requirement from Public Law 100-307 (1988) and references historical presidential and military calls to prayer.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 27905

Impact dates

  1. National Day of Prayer observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 7, 2020 as National Day of Prayer
  • Encourage Americans to observe with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities consistent with White House 'Guidelines for Opening up America Again'

Timeline

Immediate

  • May 7, 2020 designated as National Day of Prayer

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Vague reference to 'Guidelines for Opening up America Again' creates uncertainty about what constraints apply to observance activities
  • Religious framing may generate tension around church-state separation concerns
Proclamation 10027: National Day of Prayer, 2020 · Executive Orders