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Proc 9168ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9168

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2014

President Obama proclaimed September 17, 2014 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and September 17–23, 2014 as Constitution Week, pursuant to congressional joint resolutions. The proclamation encourages federal, state, and local officials and civic leaders to conduct ceremonies and programs reflecting on citizenship and the Constitution.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 56473

Impact dates

  1. Constitution Week ends

  2. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

  3. Constitution Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 17, 2014 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
  • Proclaim September 17 through September 23, 2014 as Constitution Week
  • Encourage officials and civic leaders to conduct ceremonies and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Constitution Day and Citizenship Day observed September 17, 2014
  • Constitution Week observed September 17–23, 2014

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9168: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2014 · Executive Orders