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Proclamation 8417

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2009

This proclamation designates September 15 through October 15, 2009, as National Hispanic Heritage Month, continuing a congressionally authorized annual observance. It celebrates Hispanic contributions to American culture, history, and public life, and calls upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 47997

Impact dates

  1. National Hispanic Heritage Month observance period begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2009 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all people of the United States to observe with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued designating September 15-October 15, 2009 as National Hispanic Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period September 15-October 15, 2009

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8417: National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2009 · Executive Orders