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Proc 9502ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9502

Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2016

This proclamation designates September 25, 2016 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, honoring families who have lost service members in military service. It calls on government officials to display the U.S. flag over government buildings and encourages Americans to display flags and hold ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 66789

Impact dates

  1. Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day - flag display over government buildings

Key directives

  • Display the flag of the United States over Government buildings on September 25, 2016
  • Encourage American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flag display directive for September 25, 2016

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9502: Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2016 · Executive Orders