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Proc 8789ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8789

Vietnam Veterans Day

President Obama proclaimed March 29, 2012 as Vietnam Veterans Day to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and honor the more than 3 million Americans who served. The proclamation calls upon all Americans to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities but contains no substantive policy directives, funding allocations, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 20275

Impact dates

  1. Vietnam Veterans Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 29, 2012 as Vietnam Veterans Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of March 29, 2012 as Vietnam Veterans Day

Near term (90d)

  • Commemorative observances on March 29, 2012

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8789: Vietnam Veterans Day · Executive Orders