Veterans Day, 2018

In simple terms

This proclamation designates November 11, 2018 as Veterans Day, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the World War I armistice. It highlights recent veterans policy achievements including the VA MISSION Act of 2018 and an executive order on mental health transition support, while encouraging patriotic observances.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 57669

Record & deadlines

Nov 9, 2018Signed
Signed by the President
Nov 15, 2018FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 83 FR 57669
Federal Register PDF
Nov 11, 2018
Veterans Day 2018 observance

Key directives

Encourage Americans to recognize veterans through public ceremonies and private thoughts and prayers
Call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and participate in patriotic activities
Call on civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, and communities to support commemorative expressions and programs

What to expect

Immediate

Veterans Day 2018 designated as November 11, 2018

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

Document references prior substantive policy actions (VA MISSION Act, EO on mental health) but these are descriptive, not operative directives in this proclamation itself
The 'encourage' and 'call upon' language is hortatory, not mandatory