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Proc 8740ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8740

United Nations Day, 2011

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed October 24, 2011, as United Nations Day to commemorate the 1945 signing of the UN Charter and encourage ceremonial observance. The proclamation celebrates UN ideals of peace, human rights, and global cooperation, and urges state governors and territorial officials to hold appropriate ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 66847

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 76 FR 66847

    Federal Register PDF

  3. United Nations Day proclaimed for observance

Key directives

  • proclaim October 24, 2011, as United Nations Day
  • urge Governors of 50 States to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities
  • urge officials of all other areas under U.S. flag to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • ceremonial observance on October 24, 2011

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8740: United Nations Day, 2011 · Executive Orders