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Proclamation 8410

National Days of Prayer And Remembrance, 2009

President Obama proclaimed September 4-6, 2009 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The proclamation encourages Americans to commemorate through prayer, memorial services, bell ringing, and candlelight vigils.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 46301

Impact dates

  1. National Days of Prayer and Remembrance begin

Key directives

  • Proclaim Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance
  • Ask that Americans honor 9/11 victims and families through prayer, memorial services, bell ringing, and candlelight vigils
  • Invite people of the world to share in the commemoration

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • National Days of Prayer and Remembrance declared for September 4-6, 2009

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8410: National Days of Prayer And Remembrance, 2009 · Executive Orders