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Proclamation 10218

Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2021

This proclamation designates Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, sets 11:00 a.m. local time for prayer and reflection, urges media cooperation, requests flags be flown at half-staff until noon, and asks Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 29925

Impact dates

  1. Memorial Day observance and prayer for permanent peace

  2. National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time

  3. Flags at half-staff until noon

Key directives

  • Designate Memorial Day, May 31, 2021 as day of prayer for permanent peace
  • Designate 11:00 a.m. local time for prayer and reflection
  • Urge press, radio, television, and information media to cooperate in observance
  • Request Governors and officials direct flags at half-staff until noon on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels
  • Request people display flag at half-staff from homes for customary forenoon period
  • Ask all Americans to observe National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Memorial Day observance proclamation takes effect for May 31, 2021

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10218: Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2021 · Executive Orders