ExecutiveOrdersEO
Proc 9400ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9400

Irish-American Heritage Month, 2016

President Obama proclaimed March 2016 as Irish-American Heritage Month, calling on Americans to observe the month with ceremonies and activities recognizing Irish-American contributions to the United States and the friendship between the U.S. and Ireland.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 11093

Impact dates

  1. Start of Irish-American Heritage Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 2016 as Irish-American Heritage Month
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • March 2016 designated as Irish-American Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period (March 2016)

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9400: Irish-American Heritage Month, 2016 · Executive Orders