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Proc 9539ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9539

Veterans Day, 2016

This proclamation designates November 11, 2016, as Veterans Day, encouraging Americans to honor veterans through ceremonies, prayers, and two minutes of silence. It calls on government officials to display the U.S. flag and participate in patriotic activities, and urges civic organizations, schools, and communities to hold commemorative programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 79987

Impact dates

  1. Veterans Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 11, 2016, as Veterans Day
  • Encourage Americans to observe 2 minutes of silence for veterans
  • Call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display U.S. flag and participate in patriotic activities
  • Call on civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, and communities to support with commemorative expressions and programs

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Veterans Day observance on November 11, 2016

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Annual recurring Veterans Day holiday (per 5 U.S.C. 6103(a))

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9539: Veterans Day, 2016 · Executive Orders