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Proc 9696ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9696

National African American History Month, 2018

President Trump proclaimed February 2018 as National African American History Month with the theme "African Americans in Times of War," honoring African American military service from the Revolutionary War to present. The proclamation calls on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 5173

Impact dates

  1. Start of National African American History Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2018 as National African American History Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of February 2018 as National African American History Month

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period throughout February 2018

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9696: National African American History Month, 2018 · Executive Orders