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Proc 9689ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9689

Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2018

President Trump proclaims January 15, 2018 as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, marking the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination. The proclamation honors Dr. King's civil rights legacy and encourages Americans to observe the day with service activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 2883

Impact dates

  1. Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday observed

Key directives

  • Proclaim January 15, 2018 as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday
  • Encourage all Americans to observe this day with appropriate civic, community, and service programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation designates January 15, 2018 as the federal holiday

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9689: Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2018 · Executive Orders