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Proc 8659ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8659

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2011

President Obama proclaims May 2011 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating AAPI contributions while noting ongoing disparities. The proclamation references the reestablished White House Initiative on AAPIs and directs Americans to two websites for more information.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 25515

Impact dates

  1. AAPI Heritage Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2011 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • Call upon all Americans to visit www.AsianPacificHeritage.gov
  • Reference to www.AAPI.gov for White House Initiative information

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of May 2011 as AAPI Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Heritage Month observances throughout May 2011

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation mentions reestablishment of White House Initiative but provides no details on when or how it was reestablished; this appears to reference a prior separate action
Proclamation 8659: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2011 · Executive Orders