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Proclamation 8766

Bill of Rights Day, 2011

This proclamation designates December 15, 2011, as Bill of Rights Day to commemorate the 220th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. It calls upon Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 77365

Impact dates

  1. Bill of Rights Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim December 15, 2011 as Bill of Rights Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to mark observance with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued December 8, 2011

Near term (90d)

  • December 15, 2011 observance date

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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