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Proc 8628ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8628

American Red Cross Month, 2011

This proclamation designates March 2011 as American Red Cross Month, encouraging Americans to support humanitarian relief efforts through programs, ceremonies, and activities. It recognizes the organization's century-long disaster response work and its partnership with U.S. Presidents since 1943.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 11927

Impact dates

  1. Start of American Red Cross Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 2011 as American Red Cross Month
  • Encourage Americans to observe with programs, ceremonies, and activities
  • Encourage support for service and relief organizations

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • March 2011 observance period

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8628: American Red Cross Month, 2011 · Executive Orders