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Proclamation 8831

Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2012

This proclamation designates Memorial Day, May 28, 2012, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, sets 11:00 a.m. local time for unified prayer, and requests that governors and officials direct flags to be flown at half-staff until noon on federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels, while encouraging citizens to display flags at half-staff from their homes during the forenoon period.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 32879

Impact dates

  1. Memorial Day observance: prayer for permanent peace, 11:00 a.m. prayer time, 3:00 p.m. National Moment of Remembrance, flags at half-staff until noon

Key directives

  • Proclaim Memorial Day, May 28, 2012, as a day of prayer for permanent peace
  • Designate 11:00 a.m. local time as time to unite in prayer
  • Request governors and appropriate officials direct flags at half-staff until noon on federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels
  • Request people display flag at half-staff from homes for customary forenoon period

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued May 25, 2012
  • Memorial Day observance May 28, 2012

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8831: Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2012 · Executive Orders