Women's History Month, 2019

This proclamation designates March 2019 as Women's History Month and calls on Americans to observe it and celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2019. The document recounts historical achievements of American women in education, military service, and politics, and highlights the Trump Administration's economic policies and the Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative (W-GDP).

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 8241

Impact dates

Dec 31, 2025
W-GDP Initiative target to benefit 50 million women
Mar 31, 2019
End of Women's History Month observance
Mar 8, 2019
International Women's Day celebration

Key directives

Proclaim March 2019 as Women's History Month
Call upon all Americans to observe this month
Celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2019 with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

March 2019 designated as Women's History Month
International Women's Day on March 8, 2019

Near term (90d)

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Long term

W-GDP Initiative aims to benefit 50 million women by 2025

Risks & tensions

Document blends ceremonial proclamation with policy advocacy, creating tension between non-binding observance and implied endorsement of specific economic policies
Mention of W-GDP and tax policy appears to promote administration achievements rather than purely commemorate women's history
Reference to 'unnecessary and burdensome regulations' frames policy debate within commemorative text