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Proclamation 8776

National African American History Month, 2012

This proclamation designates February 2012 as National African American History Month with the theme "Black Women in American Culture and History." It celebrates the contributions of African American women throughout U.S. history and calls on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 5375

Impact dates

  1. Start of National African American History Month observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2012 as National African American History Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued designating February 2012 as National African American History Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance during February 2012

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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