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Proc 9454ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9454

Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2016

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed Memorial Day, May 30, 2016, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, designating 11:00 a.m. local time for prayer and asking Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. He requested governors and officials to direct flags be flown at half-staff until noon on federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels, and asked citizens to display flags at half-staff from their homes during the forenoon.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 34859

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 81 FR 34859

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Memorial Day: prayer for permanent peace, flag half-staff until noon, National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m.

Key directives

  • Proclaim Memorial Day, May 30, 2016 as day of prayer for permanent peace
  • Designate hour beginning 11:00 a.m. local time for prayer
  • Ask Americans to observe National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time
  • Request governors and officials to direct flags at half-staff until noon on federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels
  • Request people to display flag at half-staff from homes for customary forenoon period

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Flag half-staff directive for May 30, 2016
  • Designation of 11:00 a.m. prayer time
  • 3:00 p.m. National Moment of Remembrance

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9454: Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2016 · Executive Orders