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Proclamation 8923

150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation

Democracy & GovernanceDemocracy & GovernanceCivil RightsCivil Rights

In simple terms

This proclamation commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, which President Abraham Lincoln issued on January 1, 1863. It declares January 1, 2013 as the anniversary date and calls on Americans to observe it with appropriate programs and ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 855

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 78 FR 855

    Federal Register PDF

  3. 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation observance date

Key directives

  • Proclaim January 1, 2013 as the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued December 31, 2012

Near term (90d)

  • January 1, 2013 designated for observance

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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