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Proc 8837ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8837

Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2012

This proclamation designates June 14, 2012 as Flag Day and the week beginning June 10, 2012 as National Flag Week, directing federal officials to display the flag on all federal buildings during that week and urging Americans to display the flag and observe related patriotic ceremonies through Independence Day.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 35807

Impact dates

  1. end of observance period through Independence Day

  2. Flag Day

  3. beginning of National Flag Week

Key directives

  • display the flag on all Federal Government buildings during National Flag Week
  • urge all Americans to display the flag
  • call upon people to observe June 14 through July 4 with pride and ceremony

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • designation of Flag Day (June 14, 2012) and National Flag Week (June 10-16, 2012)

Near term (90d)

  • federal flag display during National Flag Week
  • public observance through Independence Day (July 4, 2012)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8837: Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2012 · Executive Orders