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Proclamation 8562

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2010

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates September 17, 2010 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and September 17-23, 2010 as Constitution Week, encouraging officials and civic leaders to hold ceremonies recognizing the Constitution and citizenship.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 57837

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 75 FR 57837

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Constitution Week ends

  4. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

  5. Constitution Week begins

Key directives

  • Encourage Federal, State, and local officials to conduct ceremonies and programs recognizing the Constitution and reaffirming rights and obligations of citizens
  • Encourage leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations to conduct ceremonies and programs

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Constitution Day on September 17, 2010
  • Constitution Week September 17-23, 2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8562: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2010 · Executive Orders