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Proc 9230ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9230

National African American History Month, 2015

President Obama proclaimed February 2015 as National African American History Month, calling on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. The proclamation reflects on civil rights history, acknowledges ongoing racial inequality, and urges continued progress toward equal opportunity.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 6421

Impact dates

  1. Start of National African American History Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2015 as National African American History Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • February 2015 designated for observance

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period in February 2015

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9230: National African American History Month, 2015 · Executive Orders