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Proc 8627ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8627

National African American History Month, 2011

President Obama proclaimed February 2011 as National African American History Month with the theme "African Americans and the Civil War," calling on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities. The proclamation commemorates African American contributions to U.S. history, particularly Civil War military service and the ongoing struggle for civil rights, but contains no binding policy directives or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 6521

Impact dates

  1. End of National African American History Month observance period

  2. Proclamation effective; start of National African American History Month

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2011 as National African American History Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect for February 2011 observance

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period with voluntary programs and ceremonies

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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