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Proclamation 8985

National Maritime Day, 2013

This proclamation designates May 22, 2013, as National Maritime Day to honor the U.S. Merchant Marine's historical service and economic contributions. It calls on Americans to display the U.S. flag and requests American-flag ships to "dress ship" on that day. The proclamation contains no substantive policy directives, regulatory changes, or agency mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 31811

Impact dates

  1. National Maritime Day observance; flag display and ship dressing

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 22, 2013 as National Maritime Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to mark observance and display U.S. flag at homes and in communities
  • Request all ships sailing under American flag to dress ship on that day

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of May 22, 2013 as National Maritime Day

Near term (90d)

  • Flag display and ship dressing observance on May 22, 2013

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8985: National Maritime Day, 2013 · Executive Orders