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Proc 9392ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9392

National African American History Month, 2016

This proclamation designates February 2016 as National African American History Month, calling on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. The text recounts African American history from slavery through the civil rights movement to present-day challenges, but contains no binding policy directives, regulatory changes, or substantive mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 5877

Key directives

  • proclaim February 2016 as National African American History Month
  • call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • February 2016 designated as National African American History Month

Near term (90d)

  • observance of the month with programs, ceremonies, and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9392: National African American History Month, 2016 · Executive Orders