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Proclamation 10165

Month of the Military Child, 2021

This proclamation designates April 2021 as Month of the Military Child, recognizing the sacrifices and resilience of children in military families. It includes a call for Americans to honor these children through ceremonies and activities, and references First Lady Jill Biden's planned relaunch of the Joining Forces initiative to support military families.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 17675

Impact dates

  1. Month of the Military Child observance period begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2021 as Month of the Military Child
  • Call upon people of the United States to honor military children with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • April 2021 designated as Month of the Military Child

Near term (90d)

  • Month of observance (April 2021)
  • Encouraged ceremonies and activities during April 2021

Long term

  • Potential relaunch of Joining Forces initiative (no date specified)

Risks & tensions

  • Joining Forces relaunch mentioned but without binding commitment or timeline
  • No new funding or programmatic mandates created
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