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Proc 8828ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8828

National Maritime Day, 2012

President Obama proclaimed May 22, 2012 as National Maritime Day to honor the U.S. Merchant Marine's contributions to national security and economic prosperity. The proclamation calls on Americans to display the U.S. flag and requests that American-flagged ships dress ship on that day.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 31481

Impact dates

  1. National Maritime Day observance; flag display; ship dressing

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 22, 2012 as National Maritime Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to mark observance and display U.S. flag at homes and in communities
  • Request that all ships sailing under American flag dress ship on that day

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of May 22, 2012 as National Maritime Day
  • Call for flag display and ship dressing

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Annual recurrence of National Maritime Day on May 22 per 1933 congressional resolution

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8828: National Maritime Day, 2012 · Executive Orders