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Proclamation 10038

National Maritime Day, 2020

This proclamation designates May 22, 2020 as National Maritime Day to honor the U.S. Merchant Marine, particularly recognizing World War II merchant mariners on the 75th anniversary of the war's end and referencing recently signed legislation awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal. It calls on Americans to display the U.S. flag and requests American-flag ships to dress ship for the observance.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 31927

Impact dates

  1. National Maritime Day observance; flag display and ship dressing requested

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 22, 2020 as National Maritime Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to mark this observance
  • Call upon people to display the flag of the United States at their homes and in their communities
  • Request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued May 21, 2020
  • May 22, 2020 designated as National Maritime Day

Near term (90d)

  • Annual observance to occur May 22

Long term

  • Continued annual commemoration of National Maritime Day per 1933 joint resolution

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10038: National Maritime Day, 2020 · Executive Orders