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Proc 8562ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8562

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2010

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

Impact dates

  1. Constitution Week ends

  2. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

  3. 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

Timeline

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