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Proclamation 8473

Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2010

This proclamation designates January 18, 2010, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, encouraging Americans to observe it with civic, community, and service programs. It honors Dr. King's legacy, references the Haiti earthquake relief efforts, and directs Americans to websites for service opportunities and humanitarian contributions.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 3841

Impact dates

  1. Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday

Key directives

  • Proclaim January 18, 2010, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday
  • Encourage Americans to observe with appropriate civic, community, and service programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • January 18, 2010 designated as federal holiday

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8473: Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2010 · Executive Orders