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Proc 8812ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8812

National Day of Prayer, 2012

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed May 3, 2012 as the National Day of Prayer, inviting all citizens to pray according to their own faith traditions for blessings, guidance, and protection for the nation. The proclamation includes ceremonial language honoring religious freedom, military service members, and American democratic values.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 26657

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 77 FR 26657

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Day of Prayer observance

Key directives

No discrete directives extracted.

What to expect

Immediate

  • May 3, 2012 designated as National Day of Prayer

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8812: National Day of Prayer, 2012 · Executive Orders