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Proc 8537ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8537

Father's Day, 2010

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed June 20, 2010 as Father's Day, calling on citizens to honor fathers and directing government officials to display the U.S. flag on all government buildings. The proclamation celebrates fatherhood in its various forms and acknowledges foster, adoptive, and military fathers.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 35949

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 75 FR 35949

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Father's Day flag display and observance

Key directives

  • Display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on June 20, 2010
  • Call upon all citizens to observe Father's Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Flag display directive for June 20, 2010

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8537: Father's Day, 2010 · Executive Orders