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Proc 10781ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10781

60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act

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In simple terms

This proclamation commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, recounting its history and the activists who made it possible, while highlighting the Biden Administration's ongoing civil rights efforts and calling on Americans to observe July 2, 2024 with programs celebrating the milestone and advancing civil rights.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 55883

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 55883

    Federal Register PDF

  3. day of observance for 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act

Key directives

  • proclaim July 2, 2024 as the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
  • call upon all Americans to observe this day with programs, ceremonies, and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • July 2, 2024 designated for observation

Near term (90d)

  • observance programs and ceremonies on July 2, 2024

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • text references ongoing 'attacks' to civil liberties and voting rights without specifying sources; political framing of administration achievements within commemorative document may blur ceremonial and partisan purposes
Proclamation 10781: 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act · Executive Orders