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Proclamation 9863

Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2019

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates April 16, 2019 as 'Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.' to honor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (the Lubavitcher Rebbe) and his educational legacy. It includes a passing reference to a recently signed executive order on free inquiry at colleges and universities, but contains no substantive policy directives, mandates, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 16379

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 84 FR 16379

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 16, 2019 as Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.
  • Call upon government officials, educators, volunteers, and all people to observe with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • April 16, 2019 designated as Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Reference to 'recently signed an Executive Order to improve free inquiry, transparency, and accountability at colleges and universities' is vague—no specific EO number or date provided
  • Proclamation's call to resist 'calls to stifle open debate' injects contemporary political framing into otherwise honorific document
Proclamation 9863: Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2019 · Executive Orders