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Proc 8872ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8872

Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2012

President Obama proclaimed September 30, 2012 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, honoring families of fallen service members and calling for display of the U.S. flag over government buildings and encouraging public ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 60279

Impact dates

  1. Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day; flag display over government buildings

Key directives

  • Display the flag of the United States over Government buildings on September 30, 2012
  • Encourage American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued September 28, 2012
  • Flag display over government buildings on September 30, 2012

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8872: Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2012 · Executive Orders