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Proclamation 9442

Military Spouse Appreciation Day, 2016

This proclamation designates May 6, 2016, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day, honoring the sacrifices of military spouses. It references existing administration initiatives like Joining Forces and the Military Spouse Employment Partnership but does not create new programs or direct any agency action. The proclamation is purely commemorative, calling on Americans to honor military spouses with ceremonies and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 28687

Impact dates

  1. Military Spouse Appreciation Day designation takes effect

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 6, 2016 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to honor military spouses with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Designation of May 6, 2016 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No substantive policy directives or funding mechanisms included
  • References to Joining Forces and employment partnership describe past/present initiatives, not new commitments
Proclamation 9442: Military Spouse Appreciation Day, 2016 · Executive Orders