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Proclamation 10072

Patriot Day, 2020

This proclamation designates September 11, 2020 as Patriot Day, commemorating the 19th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It calls for flags at half-staff, a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT, and community service participation to honor the victims and first responders.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 59167

Impact dates

  1. Patriot Day observance: flags at half-staff, moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT

Key directives

  • Display United States flag at half-staff on September 11, 2020
  • Observe moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on September 11, 2020
  • Participate in community service in honor of 9/11 victims

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flag half-staff directive effective September 11, 2020

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10072: Patriot Day, 2020 · Executive Orders