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Proc 8558ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8558

National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2010

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed September 10-12, 2010 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, first responders, and military service members. The proclamation encourages Americans to participate in prayer, memorial services, vigils, and other commemorative activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 56461

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 75 FR 56461

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Days of Prayer and Remembrance conclude

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 10-12, 2010 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance
  • Ask Americans to honor victims through prayer, contemplation, memorial services, visiting memorials, ringing bells, candlelight vigils, and other ceremonies
  • Invite people around the world to participate in commemoration

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation designates September 10-12, 2010 as commemorative days

Near term (90d)

  • Commemorative period September 10-12, 2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8558: National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2010 · Executive Orders