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Proc 8476ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8476

National African American History Month, 2010

President Obama proclaims February 2010 as National African American History Month with the theme 'The History of Black Economic Empowerment.' The proclamation calls upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 6083

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2010 as National African American History Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of February 2010 as National African American History Month

Near term (90d)

  • Observation of the month with programs, ceremonies, and activities throughout February 2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No substantive policy directives or binding obligations; purely commemorative and hortatory
Proclamation 8476: National African American History Month, 2010 · Executive Orders