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Proc 8774ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8774

Religious Freedom Day, 2012

President Obama proclaimed January 16, 2012, as Religious Freedom Day to commemorate the 1786 Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. The proclamation calls on Americans to commemorate the day with educational events and activities about religious liberty.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 2907

Impact dates

  1. Religious Freedom Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • proclaim January 16, 2012 as Religious Freedom Day
  • call on all Americans to commemorate with events and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • January 16, 2012 designated as Religious Freedom Day

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8774: Religious Freedom Day, 2012 · Executive Orders