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Proc 8722ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8722

Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2011

President Obama proclaimed September 25, 2011 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, calling upon government officials to display the U.S. flag over government buildings and encouraging Americans to display the flag and hold ceremonies honoring Gold Star mothers and families who lost loved ones in military service.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 60355

Impact dates

  1. Government officials display U.S. flag over Government buildings; Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day observance

Key directives

  • Display the flag of the United States over Government buildings on September 25, 2011
  • Encourage American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued September 23, 2011
  • Flag display directive for September 25, 2011

Near term (90d)

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Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8722: Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2011 · Executive Orders