Proc 8480ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8480

Read Across America Day, 2010

In simple terms

This proclamation designates March 2, 2010 as Read Across America Day, honoring Dr. Seuss's birthday and encouraging children, families, educators, and communities to promote childhood literacy through reading activities. It calls for observance with programs and ceremonies but contains no binding policy directives or funding commitments.

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 75 FR 10161

  3. Read Across America Day observance

Key directives

No discrete directives extracted.

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of March 2, 2010 as Read Across America Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8480: Read Across America Day, 2010 · Executive Orders