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Proc 10784ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10784

National Atomic Veterans Day, 2024

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates July 16, 2024, as National Atomic Veterans Day to honor veterans who participated in nuclear tests (1945-1962) or were exposed to radioactive materials. It recounts their history of forced silence, health consequences, and recent policy progress including the PACT Act and the Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal, but contains no new substantive policy directives or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 58619

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 58619

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Atomic Veterans Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim July 16, 2024 as National Atomic Veterans Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of July 16, 2024 as National Atomic Veterans Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No new benefits or policy changes created; purely commemorative
  • References to PACT Act and existing medal program are historical/contextual, not new directives
Proclamation 10784: National Atomic Veterans Day, 2024 · Executive Orders