Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2009

This proclamation designates September 11, 2009, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, commemorating the 8th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It calls for flags at half-staff, community service participation, remembrance ceremonies, and a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 47045

Impact dates

Sep 11, 2009
Flag half-staff display and Patriot Day observance
Sep 11, 2009
Moment of silence

Key directives

Display flag at half-staff on September 11, 2009
Observe moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT on September 11, 2009
Participate in community service in honor of 9/11 victims
Observe day with remembrance services and ceremonies

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Flag half-staff directive for September 11, 2009
Moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT on September 11, 2009

Near term (90d)

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Long term

Annual recurring observance of September 11 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

Risks & tensions

None flagged.