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Proc 8859ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8859

National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2012

President Obama proclaimed September 7-9, 2012 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the first responders, and military service members who served in the subsequent wars. The proclamation invites Americans and people worldwide to participate in prayer, memorial services, and other commemorative activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 56523

Impact dates

  1. National Days of Prayer and Remembrance begin

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 7-9, 2012 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance
  • Ask that Americans honor victims through prayer, contemplation, memorial services, visiting memorials, ringing bells, and candlelight vigils
  • Invite people around the world to participate in commemoration

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • National Days of Prayer and Remembrance declared for September 7-9, 2012

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8859: National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2012 · Executive Orders