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Proc 9458ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9458

National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2016

President Obama proclaimed June 2016 as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, encouraging Americans to celebrate Caribbean-American history and culture with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The proclamation includes laudatory language about Caribbean-American contributions and mentions ongoing diplomatic and educational initiatives with Caribbean nations.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 36133

Key directives

  • Encourage all Americans to celebrate the history and culture of Caribbean Americans with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • June 2016 designated as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Ceremonies and activities encouraged during June 2016

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9458: National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2016 · Executive Orders