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Proclamation 10818

Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2024

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates Sunday, September 29, 2024 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, honoring families of fallen service members. It calls upon government officials to display the U.S. flag over government buildings and encourages Americans to display flags and hold ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 80355

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 80355

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day observance; flag display over government buildings

Key directives

  • Display the flag of the United States over Government buildings on September 29, 2024
  • Encourage American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued September 27, 2024
  • Flag display directive for September 29, 2024

Near term (90d)

  • Ceremonial observance on September 29, 2024

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10818: Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2024 · Executive Orders