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Proc 9265ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9265

Law Day, U.S.A., 2015

Democracy & GovernanceDemocracy & Governance

In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed May 1, 2015, as Law Day, U.S.A., commemorating the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta and calling on Americans to acknowledge the importance of the nation's legal and judicial systems through ceremonies, activities, and displaying the U.S. flag.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 25579

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 80 FR 25579

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Law Day, U.S.A. observance date

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 1, 2015, as Law Day, U.S.A.
  • Call upon all Americans to acknowledge importance of legal and judicial systems with appropriate ceremonies and activities
  • Display the flag of the United States in support of this national observance

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; observance date set for May 1, 2015

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9265: Law Day, U.S.A., 2015 · Executive Orders