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Proc 9551ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9551

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2016

President Obama proclaimed December 7, 2016, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, marking the 75th anniversary of the 1941 attack. The proclamation encourages Americans to observe the day with ceremonies honoring military service members and urges federal agencies and others to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 89355

Impact dates

  1. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day observance and flag at half-staff

Key directives

  • Proclaim December 7, 2016 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
  • Encourage Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities
  • Urge federal agencies and interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly U.S. flag at half-staff on December 7, 2016

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation effective upon signing
  • Flag at half-staff directive for December 7, 2016

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9551: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2016 · Executive Orders