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Proclamation 10229

Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2021

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates June 19, 2021, as 'Juneteenth Day of Observance' to commemorate the end of slavery and emancipation of Black Americans. It calls upon Americans to celebrate and commit to eradicating systemic racism, but creates no binding policy mandates or legal obligations.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 32717

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 32717

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Proclaim June 19, 2021 as Juneteenth Day of Observance

  4. June 19, 2021 designated as Juneteenth Day of Observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim June 19, 2021 as Juneteenth Day of Observance
  • Call upon people of the United States to acknowledge and celebrate the end of the Civil War and emancipation of Black Americans
  • Commit together to eradicate systemic racism

What to expect

Immediate

  • June 19, 2021 designated as Juneteenth Day of Observance

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document is purely commemorative with no enforcement mechanism; 'call upon' language is aspirational, not directive to agencies
Proclamation 10229: Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2021 · Executive Orders