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Proc 9873ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9873

Loyalty Day, 2019

This proclamation designates May 1, 2019 as Loyalty Day, calling on Americans to observe the day with ceremonies including the Pledge of Allegiance and directing government officials to display the U.S. flag on all government buildings and grounds. It commemorates the heritage of American freedom and honors military service members and veterans.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 19695

Impact dates

  1. Loyalty Day observation and flag display

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 1, 2019 as Loyalty Day
  • Call on Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies in schools and public places including Pledge of Allegiance recitation
  • Call upon all Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings and grounds on May 1, 2019

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • May 1, 2019 designated as Loyalty Day

Near term (90d)

  • Flag display on government buildings for May 1, 2019

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9873: Loyalty Day, 2019 · Executive Orders