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Proc 9060ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9060

Day of Remembrance for President John F. Kennedy

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed November 22, 2013 as a Day of Remembrance for President John F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his assassination. The proclamation calls on Americans to honor Kennedy's life and legacy with appropriate programs, and directs that flags be flown at half-staff at government facilities and encourages private citizens to do the same.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 70841

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 78 FR 70841

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Day of Remembrance for President John F. Kennedy; flags at half-staff

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 22, 2013 as Day of Remembrance for President John F. Kennedy
  • Call upon all Americans to honor his life and legacy with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities
  • Direct Governors and territorial officials to fly flags at half-staff on November 22, 2013
  • Encourage Americans to display flags at half-staff from homes and businesses on that day

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Flag half-staff directive for November 22, 2013

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9060: Day of Remembrance for President John F. Kennedy · Executive Orders