Proc 11039ProclamationTrump 47 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 11039

250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence

In simple terms

This proclamation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, recounting American history from the Revolution through present day and urging Americans to observe the day with ceremony. It contains no substantive policy directives, only historical narrative and aspirational statements about future American endeavors.

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 91 FR 42309

  3. Proclaim July 4, 2026 as the 250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence

Key directives

  • Proclaim July 4, 2026 as the 250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
  • Urge all Americans to observe this day with ceremony

What to expect

Immediate

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Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 11039: 250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence · Executive Orders