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Proc 10097ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 10097

Leif Erikson Day, 2020

President Trump proclaimed October 9, 2020, as Leif Erikson Day to commemorate the Norse explorer and celebrate Nordic-American heritage. The proclamation calls on Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, citing congressional authorization from 1964.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 65185

Impact dates

  1. Leif Erikson Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 9, 2020 as Leif Erikson Day
  • Call upon all Americans to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 9, 2020 as Leif Erikson Day

Near term (90d)

  • Observance of Leif Erikson Day on October 9, 2020

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10097: Leif Erikson Day, 2020 · Executive Orders