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Proclamation 9895

National Maritime Day, 2019

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates May 22, 2019 as National Maritime Day to honor U.S. Merchant Marine service members. It encourages Americans to display the flag and requests American-flagged ships to dress ship on that day, while also referencing a recent executive order to help veterans transition to merchant marine careers.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 24361

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 84 FR 24361

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Maritime Day observance, flag display, and ship dressing

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 22, 2019 as National Maritime Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to mark this observance and display the flag
  • Request all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued May 20, 2019
  • May 22, 2019 designated as National Maritime Day

Near term (90d)

  • Flag display and ship dressing observance on May 22, 2019

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9895: National Maritime Day, 2019 · Executive Orders