Proc 8811ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8811

Loyalty Day, 2012

In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed May 1, 2012, as Loyalty Day, a congressionally designated annual observance (Public Law 85-529) calling on Americans to display the U.S. flag or pledge allegiance to reaffirm their commitment to the Constitution and founding values.

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 77 FR 26655

  3. Proclaim May 1, 2012 as Loyalty Day

  4. May 1, 2012 designated as Loyalty Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 1, 2012 as Loyalty Day
  • Call upon all people of the United States to join in support by displaying the flag or pledging allegiance

What to expect

Immediate

  • May 1, 2012 designated as Loyalty Day observance

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8811: Loyalty Day, 2012 · Executive Orders