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Proc 9116ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9116

Loyalty Day, 2014

Democracy & GovernanceDemocracy & Governance

In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 79 FR 25657

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Loyalty Day observance

Key directives

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

What to expect

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