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Proc 9453ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9453

National Maritime Day, 2016

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.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 33329

Impact dates

  1. 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

Timeline

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