Loyalty Day, 2018

This proclamation designates May 1, 2018, as 'Loyalty Day' pursuant to existing congressional statute (Public Law 85-529). It calls on Americans to observe the day with ceremonies including the Pledge of Allegiance, and directs government officials to display the U.S. flag on all government buildings and grounds.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 19903

Impact dates

May 1, 2018
Loyalty Day observance; flag display on government buildings and grounds; ceremonies in schools and public places

Key directives

Proclaim May 1, 2018 as Loyalty Day
Call on all Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies in schools and public places, including Pledge of Allegiance recitation
Call upon all Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings and grounds on May 1, 2018

Who is ordered

all Government officials

Timeline

Immediate

Proclamation issued April 30, 2018

Near term (90d)

May 1, 2018 observance with flag display and ceremonies

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.