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Proc 9176ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9176

Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2014

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed September 28, 2014 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, honoring families who lost loved ones in military service. The proclamation calls on government officials to display the U.S. flag over government buildings and encourages Americans to display the flag and hold ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 59421

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 79 FR 59421

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day - flag display and ceremonies

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 28, 2014 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day
  • Call upon all Government officials to display the flag of the United States over Government buildings on this special day
  • Encourage the American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • Flag display directive for September 28, 2014

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9176: Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2014 · Executive Orders