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Proclamation 8418

Constitution Day And Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2009

This proclamation designates September 17, 2009 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and September 17-23, 2009 as Constitution Week, in accordance with prior congressional resolutions. It encourages officials and civic leaders to hold ceremonies and programs celebrating the Constitution and citizenship.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 48129

Impact dates

  1. Constitution Week ends

  2. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day designation

  3. Constitution Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 17, 2009 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
  • Proclaim September 17-23, 2009 as Constitution Week
  • Encourage Federal, State, and local officials to conduct ceremonies and programs
  • Encourage leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations to conduct ceremonies and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; ceremonial designations apply to September 17-23, 2009

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8418: Constitution Day And Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2009 · Executive Orders