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Proc 8743ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8743

Military Family Month, 2011

President Obama proclaimed November 2011 as Military Family Month to recognize the sacrifices and resilience of military families. The proclamation encourages Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service, and references ongoing administration efforts through the Joining Forces initiative to support military children, spouses, and veterans' mental health.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 68611

Impact dates

  1. Military Family Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 2011 as Military Family Month
  • Call on all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of November 2011 as Military Family Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance during November 2011

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8743: Military Family Month, 2011 · Executive Orders