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Proc 8629ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8629

Irish-American Heritage Month, 2011

President Obama proclaimed March 2011 as Irish-American Heritage Month, honoring the contributions of Irish Americans and calling on all Americans to celebrate their legacy. The proclamation coincided with the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's inauguration.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 11929

Impact dates

  1. Start of Irish-American Heritage Month observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 2011 as Irish-American Heritage Month
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this month by celebrating contributions of Irish Americans

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • March 2011 observance period

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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