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Proc 8930ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8930

National African American History Month, 2013

President Obama proclaimed February 2013 as National African American History Month, calling on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. The proclamation reflects on the struggle for racial equality from emancipation through the civil rights movement.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 8347

Impact dates

  1. Start of National African American History Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2013 as National African American History Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of February 2013 as National African American History Month

Near term (90d)

  • Observance during February 2013

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8930: National African American History Month, 2013 · Executive Orders