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Proc 9240ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9240

Read Across America Day, 2015

This proclamation designates March 2, 2015 as Read Across America Day, celebrating literacy and the legacy of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel). It calls on Americans to observe the day with programs and activities promoting reading, but creates no binding obligations or policy changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 11855

Impact dates

  1. Read Across America Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 2, 2015 as Read Across America Day
  • Call upon children, families, educators, librarians, public officials, and all people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued February 27, 2015

Near term (90d)

  • Observance of Read Across America Day on March 2, 2015

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9240: Read Across America Day, 2015 · Executive Orders