Proc 10198ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10198

Loyalty Day, 2021

In simple terms

President Biden issued a ceremonial proclamation designating May 1, 2021, as Loyalty Day, calling on Americans to celebrate national ideals of democracy, equality, and freedom, and to display the flag and pledge allegiance. The proclamation emphasizes loyalty to constitutional principles rather than to any individual or party, and honors workers, service members, educators, and first responders.

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 23861

  3. Loyalty Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 1, 2021 as Loyalty Day
  • Call upon people to join national observance
  • Display United States flag
  • Pledge allegiance to the Republic

What to expect

Immediate

  • May 1, 2021 designated as Loyalty Day

Near term (90d)

  • National observance on May 1, 2021

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10198: Loyalty Day, 2021 · Executive Orders