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Proc 9087ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9087

Read Across America Day, 2014

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed March 3, 2014 as Read Across America Day, encouraging Americans to celebrate literacy and honor Dr. Seuss's legacy through reading programs and activities. The proclamation calls on children, families, educators, and public officials to observe the day but imposes no mandates or requirements.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 12935

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 79 FR 12935

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Read Across America Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 3, 2014 as Read Across America Day
  • Call upon children, families, educators, librarians, public officials, and all people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued February 28, 2014

Near term (90d)

  • Observance of Read Across America Day on March 3, 2014

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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