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Proclamation 10869

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2024

This proclamation designates December 7, 2024, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to honor the 2,403 service members and civilians killed in the 1941 attack. It encourages Americans to reflect on their sacrifices and urges federal agencies and others to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff on that date.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 99693

Impact dates

  1. flag at half-staff in honor of Pearl Harbor victims

Key directives

  • proclaim December 7, 2024 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
  • encourage Americans to reflect on courage and sacrifices
  • ask Americans to give thanks to survivors
  • urge all Federal agencies to fly U.S. flag at half-staff on December 7, 2024

Timeline

Immediate

  • flag at half-staff directive for December 7, 2024

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10869: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2024 · Executive Orders