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Proclamation 10441

National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2022

This proclamation designates September 9–11, 2022, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance to honor the 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It encourages Americans and people worldwide to participate in prayer, contemplation, memorial services, and other commemorative activities, while also referencing the recent killing of al-Qaeda's emir.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 55903

Impact dates

  1. National Days of Prayer and Remembrance begin

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 9, 2022, through September 11, 2022, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance
  • Ask that Americans honor victims with prayer, contemplation, memorial services, visits, bells, candlelight vigils, and other activities
  • Invite people around the world to join
  • Call on citizens to give thanks for freedoms and blessings
  • Invite all people of faith to join in asking for God's continued guidance, mercy, and protection

Timeline

Immediate

  • September 9–11, 2022 designated as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10441: National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2022 · Executive Orders