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Proc 9644ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9644

Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2017

This proclamation designates September 24, 2017 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, honoring families of fallen military service members. It calls upon government officials to display the U.S. flag over government buildings and encourages Americans to display the flag and hold ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 45159

Impact dates

  1. Government officials to display U.S. flag over Government buildings; encouraged public ceremonies

Key directives

  • Display the flag of the United States over Government buildings on September 24, 2017
  • Encourage American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • Designation of September 24, 2017 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day

Near term (90d)

  • September 24, 2017 flag display by government officials and encouraged public ceremonies

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9644: Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2017 · Executive Orders