Proc 8660ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8660

Jewish American Heritage Month, 2011

In simple terms

President Obama proclaims May 2011 as Jewish American Heritage Month, calling on Americans to learn about Jewish American contributions and observe the month with programs and ceremonies. The proclamation recounts Jewish American history from colonial refugees through Holocaust survivors and highlights their military service, cultural contributions, and the story of the four chaplains of the U.S.A.T. Dorchester.

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 76 FR 25517

  3. Start of Jewish American Heritage Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2011 as Jewish American Heritage Month
  • Call upon all Americans to visit www.JewishHeritageMonth.gov
  • Observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of May 2011 as Jewish American Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance during May 2011 with programs, activities, and ceremonies

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8660: Jewish American Heritage Month, 2011 · Executive Orders