National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2011

In simple terms

President Obama proclaims December 7, 2011 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, marking the 70th anniversary of the 1941 attack. The proclamation encourages Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and urges federal agencies and others to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 76871

Record & deadlines

Dec 6, 2011Signed
Signed by the President
Dec 8, 2011FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 76 FR 76871
Federal Register PDF
Dec 7, 2011
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day observance and half-staff flag display

Key directives

Proclaim December 7, 2011 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Encourage Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities
Urge federal agencies and interested organizations/groups/individuals to fly U.S. flag at half-staff on December 7, 2011

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation of December 7, 2011 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Near term (90d)

Flag at half-staff observance on December 7, 2011

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.