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Proc 9399ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9399

American Red Cross Month, 2016

President Obama proclaimed March 2016 as American Red Cross Month, honoring the organization's humanitarian work and encouraging Americans to support service and relief organizations through programs, ceremonies, and activities. The proclamation commemorates Clara Barton's founding of the American Red Cross and highlights recent disaster relief efforts.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 11091

Impact dates

  1. American Red Cross Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 2016 as American Red Cross Month
  • Encourage Americans to observe with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities
  • Encourage support of service and relief organizations' work

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of March 2016 as American Red Cross Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period (March 2016)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9399: American Red Cross Month, 2016 · Executive Orders