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Proc 8477ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8477

American Heart Month, 2010

President Obama proclaimed February 2010 as American Heart Month, urging Americans to adopt heart-healthy habits and participate in National Wear Red Day on February 5, 2010 to raise awareness of women's heart disease risk. The proclamation cites a congressionally requested annual observance dating to 1963 and mentions ongoing NIH research investments and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Heart Truth campaign.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 6085

Impact dates

  1. National Wear Red Day

  2. American Heart Month proclamation takes effect

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2010 as American Heart Month
  • Invite participation in National Wear Red Day on February 5, 2010
  • Invite Governors and officials to join in recognizing commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease

Timeline

Immediate

  • February 2010 designated American Heart Month
  • National Wear Red Day on February 5, 2010

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No substantive policy directives or funding allocations beyond existing research mentions
  • Vague 'investing in cutting-edge research' claim without specific dollar amounts or programs
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