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Proclamation 10357

Month of the Military Child, 2022

This proclamation designates April 2022 as the Month of the Military Child, recognizing the sacrifices and unique challenges faced by children of service members and veterans. It encourages Americans to honor military children through ceremonies, activities, and wearing purple as a symbol of support, while highlighting the White House's Joining Forces initiative.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 19581

Impact dates

  1. Month of the Military Child observance begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2022 as Month of the Military Child
  • Encourage Americans to wear purple to honor military children
  • Call upon people of the United States to honor military children with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued March 31, 2022
  • April 2022 designated as Month of the Military Child

Near term (90d)

  • Month of observance runs through April 2022

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10357: Month of the Military Child, 2022 · Executive Orders