Veterans Day, 2012

This proclamation designates November 11, 2012 as Veterans Day, a legal public holiday established by Congress (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)). It encourages Americans to honor veterans through ceremonies and prayers, and calls upon officials to display the U.S. flag and participate in patriotic activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 67533

Impact dates

Nov 11, 2012
Veterans Day observance

Key directives

Encourage all Americans to recognize veterans through public ceremonies and private prayers
Call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the U.S. flag
Call upon Federal, State, and local officials to participate in patriotic activities in their communities
Call on civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, and communities to support the day with commemorative expressions and programs

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Veterans Day recognized as public holiday on November 11, 2012

Near term (90d)

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Long term

Annual recurrence of Veterans Day holiday (established by Congress, not this proclamation)

Risks & tensions

None flagged.