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Proc 8582ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8582

General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2010

President Obama proclaimed Monday, October 11, 2010, as General Pulaski Memorial Day to commemorate Casimir Pulaski, a Polish patriot who died fighting for American independence in 1779 and is known as the "father of American Cavalry." The proclamation encourages Americans to hold appropriate programs and activities honoring Pulaski and all who defend U.S. freedom.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 63037

Impact dates

  1. General Pulaski Memorial Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim Monday, October 11, 2010, as General Pulaski Memorial Day
  • Encourage all Americans to commemorate with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 11, 2010 as General Pulaski Memorial Day

Near term (90d)

  • Commemorative programs and activities encouraged for October 11, 2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8582: General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2010 · Executive Orders