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Proc 10541ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10541

Month of the Military Child, 2023

President Biden proclaimed April 2023 as Month of the Military Child, calling on Americans to honor military-connected children through ceremonies, activities, and wearing purple. The proclamation highlights past and ongoing administration efforts including expanded military parental leave, the Joining Forces initiative, and child care investments, but contains no new binding policy directives or agency mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 20361

Impact dates

  1. Month of the Military Child observance period begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2023 as Month of the Military Child
  • Call upon people of the United States to honor children of service members and veterans with appropriate ceremonies and activities
  • Encourage Americans to wear purple during April in honor of military-connected children's service

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; April 2023 designated Month of the Military Child

Near term (90d)

  • Public ceremonies and purple-wearing observances during April 2023

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No new funding or programs created; relies on voluntary public participation
  • References to existing programs (Military Parental Leave Program, Joining Forces) describe past actions, not new directives
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