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Proc 8526ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8526

National Maritime Day, 2010

President Obama proclaimed May 22, 2010, as National Maritime Day to honor the contributions of the U.S. Merchant Marine to national security and economic prosperity. The proclamation calls on Americans to observe the day with appropriate activities and encourages American-flag ships to "dress ship" on that day.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 29395

Impact dates

  1. National Maritime Day observance and ship dressing

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 22, 2010 as National Maritime Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to mark observance with appropriate activities
  • Encourage all ships sailing under American flag to dress ship on that day

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued May 22, 2010 as National Maritime Day

Near term (90d)

  • Encouraged observance activities and ship dressing on May 22, 2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8526: National Maritime Day, 2010 · Executive Orders