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Proc 9546ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9546

Thanksgiving Day, 2016

President Obama proclaimed November 24, 2016, as a National Day of Thanksgiving, recounting the historical Pilgrim-Wampanoag story and encouraging Americans to gather, express gratitude, and serve their communities.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 86553

Impact dates

  1. National Day of Thanksgiving proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 24, 2016, as a National Day of Thanksgiving
  • Encourage people to join together in homes, places of worship, community centers, or fellowship spaces

Timeline

Immediate

  • Thanksgiving Day observance on November 24, 2016

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9546: Thanksgiving Day, 2016 · Executive Orders