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Proc 10669ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10669

Veterans Day, 2023

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In simple terms

This proclamation declares November 11, 2023, as Veterans Day, encouraging Americans to honor veterans through ceremonies, prayers, and two minutes of silence. The text largely recounts past administration actions and policy achievements for veterans but issues no new binding directives, tariffs, regulations, or agency mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 77491

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 88 FR 77491

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Veterans Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 11, 2023, as Veterans Day
  • Encourage Americans to observe two minutes of silence
  • Call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the U.S. flag and participate in patriotic activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • Veterans Day observance on November 11, 2023

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No substantive policy directives; purely commemorative
  • References to past executive actions and legislation are descriptive, not operative
Proclamation 10669: Veterans Day, 2023 · Executive Orders