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Proc 9221ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9221

70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge

President Obama proclaimed December 16, 2014 as the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, encouraging Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities to honor the World War II veterans who fought in this pivotal 1944 battle.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 75733

Impact dates

  1. Day of remembrance for 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge

Key directives

  • Encourage all Americans to observe December 16, 2014 with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued December 15, 2014
  • Observance day December 16, 2014

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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