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Proc 8474ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8474

Religious Freedom Day, 2010

President Obama proclaimed January 16, 2010 as Religious Freedom Day to commemorate Virginia's 1786 Statute for Religious Freedom and the First Amendment's protection of religious liberty. The proclamation calls on Americans to commemorate the day with educational events and activities about this foundational freedom.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 3843

Impact dates

  1. Religious Freedom Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim January 16, 2010 as Religious Freedom Day
  • Call on all Americans to commemorate with events and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of January 16, 2010 as Religious Freedom Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No substantive policy directives or enforcement mechanisms included
  • Vague call to action without specified activities or accountability
Proclamation 8474: Religious Freedom Day, 2010 · Executive Orders