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Proc 9796ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9796

Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2018

This proclamation designates September 30, 2018 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, honoring families of fallen U.S. service members. It calls upon government officials to display the American flag over government buildings and encourages Americans to display flags and hold ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 50251

Impact dates

  1. Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day; flag display over Government buildings

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 30, 2018 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day
  • Call upon all Government officials to display the flag of the United States over Government buildings on this special day
  • Encourage American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued September 28, 2018
  • Flag display directive for September 30, 2018

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9796: Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2018 · Executive Orders