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Proc 8640ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8640

Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2011

President Obama proclaimed March 25, 2011, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy. The proclamation commemorates the 190th anniversary of Greek independence, celebrates shared democratic values between the United States and Greece, and calls upon Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 17329

Impact dates

  1. Greek Independence Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 25, 2011, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy
  • Call upon all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of March 25, 2011 as Greek Independence Day

Near term (90d)

  • Observance of Greek Independence Day on March 25, 2011

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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