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Proc 10179ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10179

Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2021

President Biden proclaimed April 14, 2021 as Pan American Day and April 11-17, 2021 as Pan American Week, urging state and territorial governors to honor these observances with appropriate ceremonies. The proclamation commemorates the 131st anniversary of the International Union of American Republics and the 20th anniversary of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, while highlighting regional challenges including COVID-19, climate change, the Venezuela crisis, and Central American corruption and violence.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 20025

Impact dates

  1. Pan American Week ends

  2. Pan American Day observance

  3. Pan American Week begins

Key directives

  • urge Governors of the 50 States, Governor of Puerto Rico, and officials of other areas under the US flag to honor observances with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • proclamation of Pan American Day (April 14, 2021) and Pan American Week (April 11-17, 2021)

Near term (90d)

  • governors urged to hold ceremonies during April 11-17, 2021 period

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10179: Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2021 · Executive Orders