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Proclamation 10970

Patriot Day 2025, the 24th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks

This proclamation designates September 11, 2025 as Patriot Day to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It recounts the events of that day, honors the victims and first responders, and directs federal departments and agencies to fly flags at half-staff.

Federal Register Open PDF 90 FR 44761

Impact dates

  1. Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities to display flag at half-staff

Key directives

  • Display the flag of the United States at half-staff on September 11, 2025

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flag at half-staff directive takes effect September 11, 2025

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Contains assertive foreign policy language ('peace through strength,' 'devastation and crushing defeat') but no operational policy directive; rhetorical framing may signal broader administration posture but does not create binding military or diplomatic obligations
Proclamation 10970: Patriot Day 2025, the 24th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks · Executive Orders