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Proc 9285ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9285

National Maritime Day, 2015

This proclamation designates May 22, 2015, as National Maritime Day to honor U.S. Merchant Mariners and their contributions to national security and commerce. It calls on Americans to display the U.S. flag and requests American-flagged ships to dress ship on that day.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 30127

Impact dates

  1. National Maritime Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 22, 2015, as National Maritime Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to mark this observance
  • Call upon people to display the flag of the United States at their homes and in their communities
  • Request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued May 20, 2015

Near term (90d)

  • Observance on May 22, 2015 (2 days after signing)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9285: National Maritime Day, 2015 · Executive Orders