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Proc 8829ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8829

Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

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In simple terms

This proclamation establishes a 13-year commemorative period from May 28, 2012 through November 11, 2025 to honor Vietnam War veterans, fallen service members, prisoners of war, wounded veterans, and those still missing in action. It calls on federal, state, and local officials to conduct appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities but does not create substantive policy mandates, spending obligations, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 32875

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 77 FR 32875

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Commemoration period ends

  4. Commemoration period begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 28, 2012 through November 11, 2025 as commemoration period
  • Call upon Federal, State, and local officials to honor Vietnam veterans with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • Commemoration period proclaimed from May 28, 2012 through November 11, 2025

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • 13-year commemoration program through November 11, 2025

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8829: Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War · Executive Orders