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Proc 10254ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10254

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2021

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates September 11, 2021 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It calls for flags at half-staff, community service participation, remembrance ceremonies, and a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 51261

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 51261

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Flag display at half-staff

  4. Moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT

Key directives

  • Display US flag at half-staff on September 11, 2021
  • Participate in community service
  • Observe moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT on September 11, 2021

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Flag display at half-staff on September 11, 2021
  • Moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT on September 11, 2021

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10254: Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2021 · Executive Orders