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Proc 8957ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8957

Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2013

This proclamation designates April 14, 2013, as Pan American Day and April 14-20, 2013, as Pan American Week to commemorate hemispheric cooperation. It urges state and territorial governors to honor these observances with appropriate ceremonies and activities, while the body of the text reviews existing trade and diplomatic initiatives without creating new policy.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 23103

Impact dates

  1. Pan American Week concludes

  2. Pan American Day observance

Key directives

  • urge Governors of the 50 States, the Governor of Puerto Rico, and officials of other U.S. areas to honor observances with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • proclamation of Pan American Day (April 14, 2013) and Pan American Week (April 14-20, 2013)

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8957: Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2013 · Executive Orders