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Proc 8590ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8590

Military Family Month, 2010

Defense & SecurityDefense & Security

In simple terms

This proclamation designates November 2010 as Military Family Month, calling on Americans to honor military families for their sacrifices and contributions. It describes various administration efforts to support military families, veterans, and spouses but does not create new programs, mandates, or legal obligations.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 67897

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 75 FR 67897

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Military Family Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 2010 as Military Family Month
  • Call on all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of November 2010 as Military Family Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding policy directives; purely hortatory and commemorative
  • References to existing programs (Post-9/11 GI Bill, VA investments) as accomplishments, not new mandates
Proclamation 8590: Military Family Month, 2010 · Executive Orders