Columbus Day, 2013

This proclamation designates October 14, 2013 as Columbus Day, commemorating Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage. It calls for appropriate ceremonies and directs that the U.S. flag be displayed on all public buildings on that day.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 62337

Impact dates

Oct 14, 2013
Columbus Day observance and flag display on public buildings

Key directives

Proclaim October 14, 2013 as Columbus Day
Call upon people to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities
Direct flag display on all public buildings on the appointed day

Timeline

Immediate

Proclamation issued October 11, 2013

Near term (90d)

Columbus Day observance on October 14, 2013
Flag display on public buildings on October 14, 2013

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Balancing celebration of Columbus with acknowledgment of 'arduous history' of Native Americans; tension between commemorative traditions and evolving historical perspectives