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Proc 9505ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9505

National Arts and Humanities Month, 2016

President Obama proclaimed October 2016 as National Arts and Humanities Month, calling on Americans to observe it with ceremonies, activities, and programs celebrating arts and humanities. The proclamation contains no substantive policy directives, funding mechanisms, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 68287

Impact dates

  1. National Arts and Humanities Month observance period begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2016 as National Arts and Humanities Month
  • Call upon people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; October 2016 designated as National Arts and Humanities Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance during October 2016

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9505: National Arts and Humanities Month, 2016 · Executive Orders