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Proclamation 8935

Women's History Month, 2013

President Obama proclaimed March 2013 as Women's History Month and called on Americans to observe the month and celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2013. The proclamation includes historical reflection on women's rights movements and mentions administration priorities but contains no binding policy directives.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 14433

Impact dates

  1. International Women's Day celebration

  2. Women's History Month observance begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 2013 as Women's History Month
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this month
  • Celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2013 with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities
  • Invite Americans to visit www.WomensHistoryMonth.gov

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • March 2013 observance period
  • International Women's Day on March 8, 2013

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8935: Women's History Month, 2013 · Executive Orders