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Proc 9488ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9488

National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2016

President Obama proclaimed September 9-11, 2016 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance to mark the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The proclamation calls on Americans to honor victims through prayer, memorial services, visiting memorials, bell ringing, candlelight vigils, and other commemorative activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 63353

Impact dates

  1. National Days of Prayer and Remembrance conclude

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 9 through September 11, 2016 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance
  • Ask Americans to honor victims through prayer, contemplation, memorial services, visiting memorials, ringing of bells, evening candlelight remembrance vigils, and other appropriate ceremonies

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation designates September 9-11, 2016 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance

Near term (90d)

  • Commemorative activities during September 9-11, 2016

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9488: National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2016 · Executive Orders