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Proc 10072ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 10072

Patriot Day, 2020

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In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 85 FR 59167

    Federal Register PDF

  3. 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

What to expect

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