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Proc 9256ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9256

Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln

President Obama proclaimed April 15, 2015, as a Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln on the 150th anniversary of his death. The proclamation calls on Americans to honor Lincoln through programs and ceremonies, and directs that flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings and encourages half-staff display at homes and businesses.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 21151

Impact dates

  1. Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln; flags at half-staff

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 15, 2015 as Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln
  • Call upon all Americans to honor Lincoln with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities
  • Direct Governors and appropriate officials to fly flag at half-staff on April 15, 2015
  • Encourage Americans to display flag at half-staff from homes and businesses on April 15, 2015

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flag half-staff directive for April 15, 2015

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9256: Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln · Executive Orders