Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2013

In simple terms

This proclamation designates September 11, 2013 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, commemorating the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It calls for flags at half-staff, community service participation, remembrance ceremonies, and a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT, while encouraging Americans to visit volunteer websites.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 56809

Record & deadlines

Sep 10, 2013Signed
Signed by the President
Sep 13, 2013FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 78 FR 56809
Federal Register PDF
Sep 11, 2013
Flag at half-staff; moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT; Patriot Day observance

Key directives

Display US flag at half-staff on September 11, 2013
Observe moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT on September 11, 2013
Participate in community service
Observe with appropriate ceremonies and remembrance services

Who is ordered

All Federal Departments and Agencies · US Government

What to expect

Immediate

Flag display at half-staff on September 11, 2013
Moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT on September 11, 2013

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

No enforcement mechanism for flag display or moment of silence; purely voluntary observance