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Proclamation 8501

National Day of Service and Remembrance for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, 2010

President Obama proclaimed April 19, 2010, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and honoring victims of terrorism worldwide. The proclamation directs federal departments and agencies to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff and encourages Americans to participate in ceremonies and community service.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 20893

Impact dates

  1. National Day of Service and Remembrance observance; flag at half-staff

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 19, 2010 as National Day of Service and Remembrance for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism
  • All federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities to display U.S. flag at half-staff on April 19, 2010
  • Encourage Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and acts of community service

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued April 16, 2010
  • Flag at half-staff directive effective April 19, 2010

Near term (90d)

  • Observance on April 19, 2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8501: National Day of Service and Remembrance for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, 2010 · Executive Orders