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Proc 8966ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8966

Jewish American Heritage Month, 2013

This proclamation designates May 2013 as Jewish American Heritage Month, recounting the history of Jewish immigration to the United States and their contributions to American society. It calls on Americans to visit a designated website and observe the month with programs and ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 26215

Impact dates

  1. Start of Jewish American Heritage Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2013 as Jewish American Heritage Month
  • Call upon all Americans to visit www.JewishHeritageMonth.gov
  • Observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies

Timeline

Immediate

  • May 2013 designated as Jewish American Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period in May 2013

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8966: Jewish American Heritage Month, 2013 · Executive Orders