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Proc 8580ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8580

German-American Day, 2010

President Obama proclaimed October 6, 2010 as German-American Day to honor the contributions of German Americans to U.S. history and culture, commemorating the 1683 arrival of 13 German families in Pennsylvania. The proclamation encourages Americans to learn about German-American history and reflects on the U.S.-Germany alliance.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 62453

Impact dates

  1. German-American Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 6, 2010 as German-American Day
  • Encourage all Americans to learn more about German-American history and reflect on their contributions

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 6, 2010 as German-American Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8580: German-American Day, 2010 · Executive Orders