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Proc 8936ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8936

Read Across America Day, 2013

President Obama proclaimed March 1, 2013, as Read Across America Day, celebrating literacy and honoring Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel). The proclamation encourages children, families, educators, librarians, public officials, and all Americans to observe the day with programs and activities promoting reading.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 14435

Impact dates

  1. Read Across America Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 1, 2013 as Read Across America Day
  • Call upon children, families, educators, librarians, public officials, and all people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued February 28, 2013
  • March 1, 2013 designated as Read Across America Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8936: Read Across America Day, 2013 · Executive Orders