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Proc 8689ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8689

Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2011

This proclamation designates June 14, 2011 as Flag Day and the week beginning June 12, 2011 as National Flag Week, directing federal officials to display the flag on all federal buildings during that week and urging Americans to display the flag and observe related patriotic ceremonies through Independence Day.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 35089

Impact dates

  1. Period from Flag Day through Independence Day for patriotic observances ends

  2. Flag Day observance

  3. National Flag Week begins; flag display on federal buildings starts

Key directives

  • Display the flag on all Federal Government buildings during National Flag Week

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued June 10, 2011

Near term (90d)

  • Flag Day observance June 14, 2011
  • National Flag Week June 12-18, 2011
  • Display of flag on federal buildings during National Flag Week

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8689: Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2011 · Executive Orders