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Proc 8755ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8755

Thanksgiving Day, 2011

President Obama proclaims Thursday, November 24, 2011, as a National Day of Thanksgiving, encouraging Americans to gather and give thanks. The proclamation recounts the historical 1621 harvest celebration between the Wampanoag tribe and Pilgrims, expresses gratitude to American Indians and Alaska Natives, thanks military service members and their families, and urges Americans to help those in need.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 72079

Impact dates

  1. National Day of Thanksgiving

Key directives

  • Proclaim Thursday, November 24, 2011, as a National Day of Thanksgiving
  • Encourage people of the United States to come together to give thanks

Timeline

Immediate

  • National Day of Thanksgiving declared for November 24, 2011

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8755: Thanksgiving Day, 2011 · Executive Orders