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Proclamation 10153

Women's History Month, 2021

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates March 2021 as Women's History Month and calls on Americans to observe it and celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2021. It highlights women's historical contributions and current challenges, particularly COVID-19's disproportionate economic impact on women, while referencing the Biden administration's broader policy priorities on economic recovery, gender equity, and the White House Gender Policy Council.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 12523

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 12523

    Federal Register PDF

  3. International Women's Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 2021 as Women's History Month
  • Call upon all Americans to observe Women's History Month
  • Celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2021 with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities
  • Invite Americans to visit www.WomensHistoryMonth.gov

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing March 1, 2021
  • March 2021 designated as Women's History Month

Near term (90d)

  • International Women's Day observance on March 8, 2021

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document blends ceremonial proclamation with substantive policy advocacy (economic recovery, gender equity, paid leave, child care) that may create expectations beyond the proclamation's legal force
  • Reference to 'build back better' and specific legislative proposals blurs line between commemoration and policy campaigning
  • No binding mandates or resource allocations attached to the observance
Proclamation 10153: Women's History Month, 2021 · Executive Orders