Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2011

This proclamation designates September 17, 2011, as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and September 17-23, 2011, as Constitution Week. It encourages federal, state, and local officials and civic leaders to conduct ceremonies and programs reflecting on citizenship and the Constitution.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 58707

Impact dates

Sep 23, 2011
Constitution Week ends
Sep 17, 2011
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day takes effect
Sep 17, 2011
Constitution Week begins

Key directives

Proclaim September 17, 2011 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Proclaim September 17 through September 23, 2011 as Constitution Week
Encourage federal, state, and local officials to conduct ceremonies and programs
Encourage leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations to conduct ceremonies and programs

Timeline

Immediate

Designation of September 17, 2011 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Designation of September 17-23, 2011 as Constitution Week

Near term (90d)

Encouraged ceremonies and programs during Constitution Week (September 17-23, 2011)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.