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Proclamation 9189

Leif Erikson Day, 2014

This proclamation designates October 9, 2014 as Leif Erikson Day, commemorating the Norse explorer's voyage to North America over 1,000 years ago, celebrating Norwegian immigration to the United States, and marking the 200th anniversary of Norway's constitution. It calls on Americans to observe the day with ceremonies honoring Nordic-American heritage.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 61759

Impact dates

  1. Proclaim October 9, 2014 as Leif Erikson Day

  2. Leif Erikson Day designated as October 9, 2014

  3. Proclamation issued October 8, 2014

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 9, 2014 as Leif Erikson Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued October 8, 2014
  • Leif Erikson Day designated as October 9, 2014

Near term (90d)

  • Annual observance on October 9

Long term

  • Continued annual commemoration of Leif Erikson Day per Public Law 88-566

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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