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Proclamation 9724

Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, 2018

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates April 12-19, 2018 as Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, calling on Americans to observe the period with study, prayers, and commemoration. It reflects on the Holocaust's history, the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, and urges Americans to combat antisemitism and prevent genocide.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 16183

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 83 FR 16183

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Start of Days of Remembrance observance period

Key directives

  • Observe Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, April 12 through April 19, 2018
  • Honor the memory of victims with appropriate study, prayers and commemoration
  • Internalize lessons of the atrocity so it is never repeated

What to expect

Immediate

  • Designation of April 12-19, 2018 as Days of Remembrance

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period with study, prayers, and commemoration

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9724: Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, 2018 · Executive Orders