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Proc 10251ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10251

National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2021

President Biden proclaimed September 10-12, 2021 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, calling on Americans to honor victims through prayer, memorial services, and commemorative activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 50981

Impact dates

  1. National Days of Prayer and Remembrance begin

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 10-12, 2021 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance
  • Ask that people honor victims through prayer, contemplation, memorial services, visiting memorials, ringing bells, candlelight vigils
  • Invite global participation
  • Invite citizens to give thanks for freedoms and blessings
  • Join in prayers for spiritual guidance, mercy, and protection

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation effective upon signing
  • National Days of Prayer and Remembrance declared for September 10-12, 2021

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10251: National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2021 · Executive Orders