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Proc 8498ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8498

National Park Week, 2010

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed April 17-25, 2010 as National Park Week, encouraging Americans to visit national parks and announcing free admission at all parks during that week. The proclamation celebrates the National Park System's natural and historical significance and promotes outdoor recreation.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 20887

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 75 FR 20887

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Park Week ends

  4. National Park Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 17 through April 25, 2010 as National Park Week
  • Encourage all Americans to visit national parks

What to expect

Immediate

  • National Park Week declared for April 17-25, 2010
  • Free admission at national parks during designated week

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8498: National Park Week, 2010 · Executive Orders