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Proclamation 9770

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2018

In simple terms

This proclamation designates July 27, 2018 as National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. It honors veterans' sacrifices, references the recent Singapore summit with Kim Jong Un and commitment to recover remains of missing American service members, and calls on Americans to observe the day with ceremonies.

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 83 FR 37419

  3. National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim July 27, 2018 as National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • July 27, 2018 designated as National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

Near term (90d)

  • Americans called to observe July 27 with ceremonies and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Reference to Singapore summit and denuclearization 'promise' may age poorly if diplomatic efforts stall; text is commemorative, not binding policy
Proclamation 9770: National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2018 · Executive Orders