Proclamation 8464
Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, And Human Rights Week, 2009
This proclamation designates December 10, 2009 as Human Rights Day, December 15, 2009 as Bill of Rights Day, and the week beginning December 10, 2009 as Human Rights Week. It calls on Americans to mark these observances with appropriate ceremonies and activities, framing human rights as foundational American and universal values.