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Proc 8785ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8785

National Day of Honor

President Obama proclaimed March 19, 2012 as a National Day of Honor to commemorate the end of U.S. military operations in Iraq and welcome home service members who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. The proclamation calls on Americans to observe the day with programs, ceremonies, and activities honoring the return of U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 16905

Impact dates

  1. National Day of Honor observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 19, 2012 as National Day of Honor
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities commemorating the return of U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq

Timeline

Immediate

  • March 19, 2012 designated as National Day of Honor

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8785: National Day of Honor · Executive Orders