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Proc 9491ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9491

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2016

President Obama proclaimed September 11, 2016 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, marking the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The proclamation calls for flags at half-staff, community service participation, remembrance ceremonies, and a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 63359

Impact dates

  1. Flag half-staff display and day of observance

  2. Moment of silence

Key directives

  • Display U.S. flag at half-staff on September 11, 2016
  • Observe moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT on September 11, 2016
  • Participate in community service in honor of 9/11 victims
  • Observe day with appropriate ceremonies and remembrance services

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flag half-staff directive for September 11, 2016
  • Moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT on September 11, 2016

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9491: Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2016 · Executive Orders