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Proc 9116ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9116

Loyalty Day, 2014

President Obama proclaimed May 1, 2014 as Loyalty Day, a congressionally designated annual observance (Public Law 85-529) calling on Americans to display the flag or pledge allegiance. The proclamation contains no policy directives, regulatory changes, or agency mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 25657

Impact dates

  1. Loyalty Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 1, 2014 as Loyalty Day
  • Call upon people to display U.S. flag or pledge allegiance

Timeline

Immediate

  • Observance of Loyalty Day on May 1, 2014

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Annual recurrence of Loyalty Day each May 1 per Public Law 85-529

Risks & tensions

  • None substantive; ceremonial observance with no enforcement mechanism
Proclamation 9116: Loyalty Day, 2014 · Executive Orders