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Proc 8589ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8589

United Nations Day, 2010

President Obama proclaimed October 24, 2010, as United Nations Day, urging state governors and territorial officials to observe it with appropriate ceremonies. The proclamation commemorates the UN's 65th anniversary and its role in global peace, humanitarian aid, and international cooperation, but contains no binding policy directives or substantive mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 65561

Impact dates

  1. United Nations Day observance

Key directives

  • proclaim October 24, 2010 as United Nations Day
  • urge Governors of 50 States to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities
  • urge officials of all other areas under US flag to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • proclamation of October 24, 2010 as United Nations Day

Near term (90d)

  • observance ceremonies on October 24, 2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8589: United Nations Day, 2010 · Executive Orders