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Proclamation 8665

Law Day, U.S.A., 2011

Democracy & GovernanceDemocracy & Governance

In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed May 1, 2011, as Law Day, U.S.A., honoring the legacy of John Adams and his defense of British soldiers in the Boston Massacre, and encouraging Americans to reflect on the rule of law and display the U.S. flag. The proclamation cites Public Law 87-20, as amended, which established the annual observance.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 25527

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 76 FR 25527

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Law Day, U.S.A. observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 1, 2011 as Law Day, U.S.A.
  • Call upon all Americans to acknowledge legal and judicial systems with appropriate ceremonies and activities
  • Call upon Americans to display the flag of the United States

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of May 1, 2011 as Law Day, U.S.A.

Near term (90d)

  • May 1, 2011 observance with ceremonies and flag display

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8665: Law Day, U.S.A., 2011 · Executive Orders