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Proc 9493ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9493

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2016

This proclamation designates September 15 through October 15, 2016, as National Hispanic Heritage Month, calling on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe it with ceremonies and programs. The document celebrates Hispanic Americans' contributions and highlights the Obama administration's policy achievements affecting the Hispanic community, but contains no binding policy directives.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 64049

Impact dates

  1. Start of National Hispanic Heritage Month observance period

Key directives

  • Observe September 15 through October 15, 2016, as National Hispanic Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • National Hispanic Heritage Month observance period: September 15 - October 15, 2016

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9493: National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2016 · Executive Orders