Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2023

In simple terms

This proclamation designates Sunday, September 24, 2023 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, honoring families who lost loved ones in military service. It calls for displaying the U.S. flag over government buildings and encourages Americans to hold ceremonies expressing gratitude and respect.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 67615

Record & deadlines

Sep 25, 2023Signed
Signed by the President
Sep 29, 2023FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 88 FR 67615
Federal Register PDF
Sep 24, 2023
Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day observance; flag display over government buildings

Key directives

Display the flag of the United States over Government buildings on Sunday, September 24, 2023
Encourage American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies

Who is ordered

all Government officials

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation issued September 25, 2023
Designation of September 24, 2023 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day

Near term (90d)

Flag display on government buildings for September 24, 2023

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.