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Proc 9323ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9323

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2015

This proclamation designates September 17, 2015 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and September 17-23, 2015 as Constitution Week, commemorating the 1787 signing of the U.S. Constitution. It encourages federal, state, and local officials and civic leaders to conduct ceremonies and programs reflecting on citizenship and constitutional values.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 57067

Impact dates

  1. Constitution Week ends

  2. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day observance

  3. Constitution Week begins

Key directives

  • Encourage federal, state, and local officials to conduct ceremonies and programs
  • Encourage leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations to conduct ceremonies and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Constitution Day and Citizenship Day observed September 17, 2015
  • Constitution Week observed September 17-23, 2015

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9323: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2015 · Executive Orders