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Proc 8585ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8585

Italian American Heritage and Culture Month, 2010

President Obama proclaimed October 2010 as Italian American Heritage and Culture Month, recognizing Italian Americans' historical contributions and calling on Americans to learn about their history and observe the month with programs and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 64613

Impact dates

  1. Start of Italian American Heritage and Culture Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2010 as Italian American Heritage and Culture Month
  • Call upon all Americans to learn more about Italian American history
  • Call upon all Americans to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; October 2010 designated as Italian American Heritage and Culture Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance during October 2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8585: Italian American Heritage and Culture Month, 2010 · Executive Orders