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Proclamation 8734

Leif Erikson Day, 2011

President Obama proclaimed October 9, 2011, as Leif Erikson Day, commemorating the Norse explorer's 11th-century voyage to North America and celebrating Nordic-American heritage. The proclamation calls on Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and programs, pursuant to a 1964 congressional authorization.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 63807

Impact dates

  1. Leif Erikson Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 9, 2011, as Leif Erikson Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued October 7, 2011

Near term (90d)

  • October 9, 2011 observance

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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