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Proclamation

National Day of Prayer, 2011

President Obama issued a ceremonial proclamation designating May 5, 2011, as the National Day of Prayer, pursuant to Public Law 100-307. The proclamation encourages Americans to pray for the nation, its armed forces, first responders, and those affected by natural disasters, while emphasizing religious liberty.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 25531

Impact dates

  1. National Day of Prayer observance

Key directives

No discrete directives extracted.

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued designating May 5, 2011 as National Day of Prayer

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Annual proclamation mandated by Public Law 100-307; no discretionary policy content
  • Language of 'asking God for guidance' may raise minor church-state separation discussions but reflects long-standing statutory practice
Proclamation: National Day of Prayer, 2011 · Executive Orders