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Proc 8835ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8835

National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2012

President Obama proclaimed June 2012 as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, recognizing Caribbean Americans' historical and ongoing contributions to U.S. society and encouraging Americans to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 33601

Key directives

  • Encourage all Americans to celebrate the history and culture of Caribbean Americans with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect for June 2012

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period (June 2012)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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