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Proc 9130ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9130

National Maritime Day, 2014

President Obama proclaimed May 22, 2014 as National Maritime Day, calling on Americans to display the U.S. flag and requesting that American-flagged ships dress ship in honor of the U.S. Merchant Marine's historical and ongoing contributions to national defense and commerce.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 30003

Impact dates

  1. National Maritime Day observance; flag display and ship dressing requested

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 22, 2014 as National Maritime Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to mark observance and display U.S. flag
  • Request all ships sailing under American flag dress ship on May 22, 2014

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued May 19, 2014

Near term (90d)

  • Observance on May 22, 2014 (3 days after signing)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9130: National Maritime Day, 2014 · Executive Orders