National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2020

In simple terms

This proclamation designates December 7, 2020, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to honor the 2,403 Americans killed in the 1941 attack. It encourages Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and urges federal agencies and organizations to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 79377

Record & deadlines

Dec 4, 2020Signed
Signed by the President
Dec 9, 2020FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 85 FR 79377
Federal Register PDF
Dec 7, 2020
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day observance and half-staff flag display

Key directives

Proclaim December 7, 2020 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Encourage Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities
Urge federal agencies and interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly U.S. flag at half-staff

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation issued December 4, 2020
Flag at half-staff directive effective for December 7, 2020

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.