Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2010

President Obama proclaimed September 11, 2010, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, calling for flags at half-staff, community service participation, remembrance ceremonies, and a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 56463

Impact dates

Sep 11, 2010
Flag at half-staff; moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT; community service and remembrance observances

Key directives

Display flag of the United States at half-staff on September 11, 2010
Participate in community service in honor of those lost
Observe day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services
Observe moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 11, 2010

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Flag display at half-staff directive effective September 11, 2010

Near term (90d)

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Long term

Annual observance of September 11 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance per existing statute

Risks & tensions

None flagged.