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Proc 8813ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8813

Jewish American Heritage Month, 2012

This proclamation designates May 2012 as Jewish American Heritage Month, recounting the history of Jewish refugees arriving in America in 1654 and celebrating centuries of Jewish American contributions to the nation. It calls upon Americans to visit a designated website and observe the month with programs and ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 26907

Impact dates

  1. Jewish American Heritage Month observance period begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2012 as Jewish American Heritage Month
  • Call upon Americans to visit www.JewishHeritageMonth.gov
  • Call upon Americans to observe with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies

Timeline

Immediate

  • May 2012 designated as Jewish American Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance during May 2012

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8813: Jewish American Heritage Month, 2012 · Executive Orders