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Proc 9080ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9080

National African American History Month, 2014

President Obama proclaimed February 2014 as National African American History Month, calling on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to honor African American contributions to the nation's history and ongoing struggle for civil rights.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 6797

Impact dates

  1. Beginning of National African American History Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2014 as National African American History Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; February 2014 designated as National African American History Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance during February 2014 with programs, ceremonies, and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9080: National African American History Month, 2014 · Executive Orders