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Proc 9209ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9209

World Freedom Day, 2014

President Obama proclaimed November 9, 2014, as World Freedom Day to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The proclamation honors those who resisted communist oppression and calls on Americans to observe the day with ceremonies reaffirming dedication to freedom and democracy.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 67311

Impact dates

  1. World Freedom Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 9, 2014, as World Freedom Day
  • Call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; November 9, 2014 designated as World Freedom Day

Near term (90d)

  • November 9, 2014 observance with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9209: World Freedom Day, 2014 · Executive Orders