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Proc 8863ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8863

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2012

This proclamation designates September 15 through October 15, 2012, as National Hispanic Heritage Month, calling on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. It contains celebratory language about Hispanic contributions to American society and brief references to administration policies, but no binding policy directives, regulatory changes, or substantive mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 58293

Impact dates

  1. National Hispanic Heritage Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2012 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued designating September 15-October 15, 2012 as National Hispanic Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period September 15-October 15, 2012

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • References to administration policy achievements (DHS deferred action, immigration reform, job creation, education) are rhetorical/contextual, not operational directives in this document
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