Proc 9453ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9453

National Maritime Day, 2016

In simple terms

This proclamation designates May 22, 2016, as National Maritime Day to honor the United States Merchant Marine. It calls on Americans to display the U.S. flag and requests that American-flagged ships 'dress ship' on that day.

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 81 FR 33329

  3. National Maritime Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 22, 2016 as National Maritime Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to mark observance and display U.S. flag
  • Request all ships sailing under American flag dress ship on this day

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued May 20, 2016

Near term (90d)

  • Observance of National Maritime Day on May 22, 2016

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9453: National Maritime Day, 2016 · Executive Orders