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Proc 8862ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8862

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2012

President Obama proclaimed September 17, 2012 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and September 17-23, 2012 as Constitution Week, marking the 225th anniversary of the Constitution's signing. The proclamation encourages federal, state, and local officials along with civic leaders to hold ceremonies and programs reflecting on citizenship and the Constitution.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 57983

Impact dates

  1. Constitution Week ends

  2. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

  3. Constitution Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 17, 2012 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
  • Proclaim September 17-23, 2012 as Constitution Week
  • Encourage federal, state, and local officials to conduct ceremonies and programs
  • Encourage civic, social, and educational organization leaders to conduct ceremonies and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Constitution Day on September 17, 2012
  • Constitution Week September 17-23, 2012
  • Encouraged ceremonies and programs to be conducted

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8862: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2012 · Executive Orders