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Proc 8893ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8893

United Nations Day, 2012

President Obama proclaimed October 24, 2012 as United Nations Day to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the UN's founding, celebrating its Charter ideals of peace, human rights, and collective security. The proclamation urges state governors and territorial officials to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, but contains no binding policy directives or substantive mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 65459

Impact dates

  1. United Nations Day proclaimed and to be observed

Key directives

  • proclaim October 24, 2012 as United Nations Day
  • urge Governors of 50 States to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities
  • urge officials of all other areas under US flag to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • proclamation of October 24, 2012 as United Nations Day

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8893: United Nations Day, 2012 · Executive Orders