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Proc 8438ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8438

General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2009

President Obama proclaimed Sunday, October 11, 2009 as General Pulaski Memorial Day to honor Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born Revolutionary War hero who died in 1779 and is known as the 'Father of the American Cavalry.' The proclamation commemorates Pulaski's sacrifice and celebrates Polish-American contributions to U.S. national identity, encouraging Americans to hold appropriate tribute programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 53149

Impact dates

  1. General Pulaski Memorial Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim Sunday, October 11, 2009 as General Pulaski Memorial Day
  • Encourage all Americans to commemorate with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 11, 2009 as General Pulaski Memorial Day

Near term (90d)

  • Encouraged commemorative programs and activities on October 11, 2009

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8438: General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2009 · Executive Orders