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Proclamation 8466

Wright Brothers Day, 2009

This proclamation designates December 17, 2009, as Wright Brothers Day to commemorate the first powered flight in 1903. It celebrates American innovation, entrepreneurship, and perseverance, inviting citizens to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 67967

Impact dates

  1. Wright Brothers Day observance

Key directives

  • Invite people of the United States to observe December 17, 2009 with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued December 16, 2009

Near term (90d)

  • December 17, 2009 observance

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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