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Proc 8806ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8806

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2012

President Obama proclaims May 2012 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating AAPI contributions to American history while acknowledging ongoing challenges including disparities in education, employment, housing, and health care. The proclamation references the White House Initiative on AAPIs, the 70th anniversary of Japanese-American internment, and the 100th anniversary of Washington, D.C.'s cherry blossom trees.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 26645

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2012 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • Call upon all Americans to visit www.AsianPacificHeritage.gov
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • May 2012 designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Observation of heritage month with programs and activities throughout May 2012

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation acknowledges 'significant adversity' and disparities faced by AAPI communities but contains no binding policy commitments to address them
  • Reference to White House Initiative is descriptive of ongoing work, not a new directive
Proclamation 8806: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2012 · Executive Orders