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Proclamation 10471

Leif Erikson Day, 2022

President Biden proclaimed October 9, 2022, as Leif Erikson Day to honor Nordic-American heritage and contributions to the United States. The proclamation calls on Americans to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs, while also noting U.S. partnerships with Nordic nations and NATO expansion with Sweden and Finland.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 61953

Impact dates

  1. Leif Erikson Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 9, 2022 as Leif Erikson Day
  • Call upon all Americans to celebrate contributions of Nordic Americans with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 9, 2022 as Leif Erikson Day
  • Call upon all Americans to celebrate with ceremonies, activities, and programs

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Annual recurrence of Leif Erikson Day on October 9 (per Public Law 88-566)

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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