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Proclamation 9802

Leif Erikson Day, 2018

This proclamation designates October 9, 2018, as Leif Erikson Day to commemorate the Norse explorer and celebrate Nordic-American heritage. It calls on Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, continuing a long-standing annual commemoration established by Congress in 1964.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 51621

Impact dates

  1. Leif Erikson Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 9, 2018 as Leif Erikson Day
  • Call upon all Americans to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 9, 2018 as Leif Erikson Day

Near term (90d)

  • Observance of Leif Erikson Day on October 9, 2018

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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