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Proclamation 10618

National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2023

President Biden proclaimed September 8-10, 2023 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance to honor the 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The proclamation asks Americans to observe the anniversary through prayer, memorial services, vigils, and other commemorative activities, and invites people worldwide to join.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 62443

Impact dates

  1. National Days of Prayer and Remembrance begin

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 8-10, 2023 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance
  • Ask that people 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 ask for God's continued guidance, mercy, and protection

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation effective upon signing September 7, 2023

Near term (90d)

  • National Days of Prayer and Remembrance observed September 8-10, 2023

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No substantive policy directives or binding obligations created
Proclamation 10618: National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2023 · Executive Orders