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Proclamation 8481

Women's History Month, 2010

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates March 2010 as Women's History Month, honoring women's contributions to American history and highlighting ongoing gender inequalities in political representation, pay equity, and STEM fields. It references several Obama Administration initiatives including the White House Council on Women and Girls, Educate to Innovate campaign, and the Office for Global Women's Issues.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 10631

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 75 FR 10631

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 2010 as Women's History Month
  • Call upon citizens to observe with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • March 2010 designated as Women's History Month

Near term (90d)

  • Citizens called to observe month with programs and ceremonies through March 2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding policy directives; purely commemorative
  • References to ongoing gender disparities (pay gap, political representation, STEM participation) without new enforcement mechanisms
  • Mentions of administration initiatives are descriptive rather than directive
Proclamation 8481: Women's History Month, 2010 · Executive Orders