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Proc 10647ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10647

German-American Day, 2023

President Biden proclaimed October 6, 2023 as German-American Day to honor the contributions of over 40 million Americans of German heritage and celebrate U.S.-Germany relations. The proclamation traces German-American history from the 1683 founding of the first German settlement and urges Americans to celebrate German-American heritage.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 70569

Impact dates

  1. German-American Day proclaimed and observed

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 6, 2023 as German-American Day
  • Urge all Americans to celebrate German-American history and contributions

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing, designating October 6, 2023 as German-American Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10647: German-American Day, 2023 · Executive Orders