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Proc 10765ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10765

Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2024

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In simple terms

President Biden issued a ceremonial proclamation designating Memorial Day, May 27, 2024, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, with a designated hour at 11:00 a.m. local time for prayer and reflection and urging observance of the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. The proclamation requests flags be flown at half-staff until noon and encourages tributes through the Veterans Legacy Memorial website.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 47065

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 47065

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Memorial Day observance, prayer for permanent peace, 11:00 a.m. prayer/reflection hour, 3:00 p.m. National Moment of Remembrance, flags at half-staff until noon

Key directives

  • Proclaim Memorial Day, May 27, 2024 as day of prayer for permanent peace
  • Designate hour beginning 11:00 a.m. local time for prayer and reflection
  • Urge media cooperation in observance
  • Request governors and officials direct flags flown at half-staff until noon
  • Encourage tributes via Veterans Legacy Memorial website
  • Request people display flag at half-staff from homes for customary forenoon period

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Memorial Day observance on May 27, 2024
  • flag half-staff until noon
  • National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10765: Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2024 · Executive Orders