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Proclamation 8623

Religious Freedom Day, 2011

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed January 16, 2011 as Religious Freedom Day to commemorate Virginia's 1786 Statute for Religious Freedom. The proclamation calls on Americans to commemorate the day with educational events and activities about religious freedom as a foundation of American liberty.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 3817

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 76 FR 3817

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Religious Freedom Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim January 16, 2011 as Religious Freedom Day
  • Call on all Americans to commemorate with events and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • January 16, 2011 designated as Religious Freedom Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8623: Religious Freedom Day, 2011 · Executive Orders