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Proc 8633ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8633

Read Across America Day, 2011

President Obama proclaimed March 2, 2011 as Read Across America Day to promote childhood literacy and encourage reading among young Americans. The proclamation honors Dr. Seuss's birthday and calls on children, families, educators, librarians, and public officials to observe the day with programs and activities, but contains no binding policy directives or funding mechanisms.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 12265

Impact dates

  1. Read Across America Day observed

Key directives

  • proclaim March 2, 2011 as Read Across America Day
  • call upon children, families, educators, librarians, public officials, and all people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • proclamation of March 2, 2011 as Read Across America Day

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8633: Read Across America Day, 2011 · Executive Orders