National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2015

In simple terms

This proclamation designates December 7, 2015 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, commemorating the 74th anniversary of the 1941 attack. It encourages Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and urges federal agencies and others to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 76627

Record & deadlines

Dec 4, 2015Signed
Signed by the President
Dec 9, 2015FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 80 FR 76627
Federal Register PDF
Dec 7, 2015
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day observance and flag at half-staff

Key directives

Proclaim December 7, 2015 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Encourage all Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities
Urge federal agencies and interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly U.S. flag at half-staff on December 7, 2015

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation issued December 7, 2015 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Near term (90d)

Flag at half-staff observance on December 7, 2015

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.