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Proclamation 9749

Mother's Day, 2018

This proclamation designates May 13, 2018 as Mother's Day and encourages Americans to express love and respect for mothers. It honors the contributions of mothers to families and society, including a tribute to the recently deceased former First Lady Barbara Bush. The proclamation relies on a 1914 congressional joint resolution that established the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 23205

Impact dates

  1. Mother's Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 13, 2018 as Mother's Day
  • Encourage all Americans to express love and respect for mothers

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of May 13, 2018 as Mother's Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9749: Mother's Day, 2018 · Executive Orders