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Proc 9228ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9228

Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2015

President Obama proclaimed January 19, 2015, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday and encouraged Americans to observe it with civic, community, and service projects. The proclamation honors Dr. King's legacy with commemorative language but contains no substantive policy directives or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 3449

Impact dates

  1. Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday observed

Key directives

  • Proclaim January 19, 2015 as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday
  • Encourage Americans to observe with civic, community, and service projects
  • Encourage visiting www.MLKDay.gov to find Day of Service projects

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of January 19, 2015 as MLK Jr. Federal Holiday

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9228: Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2015 · Executive Orders