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Proclamation 8458

Thanksgiving Day, 2009

This proclamation designates Thursday, November 26, 2009, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. It recounts the historical origins of Thanksgiving, acknowledges Native American contributions, and encourages Americans to gather with gratitude and to serve their communities.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 62199

Impact dates

  1. National Day of Thanksgiving

Key directives

  • Proclaim Thursday, November 26, 2009 as National Day of Thanksgiving
  • Encourage Americans to gather with gratitude and share bounty with others

Timeline

Immediate

  • Thanksgiving Day observance on November 26, 2009

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8458: Thanksgiving Day, 2009 · Executive Orders