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Proc 9921ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9921

National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2019

President Trump proclaimed September 6–8, 2019 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The proclamation invites Americans and people worldwide to participate in prayer, memorial services, and remembrance vigils, but contains no binding mandates or policy directives.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 47873

Impact dates

  1. National Days of Prayer and Remembrance conclude

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 6-8, 2019 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance
  • Ask that people mark these days with prayer, contemplation, memorial services, visiting memorials, ringing bells, and candlelight vigils
  • Invite all people around the world to share in these days

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation effective upon signing, designating September 6-8, 2019 as commemorative days

Near term (90d)

  • Commemorative observances during September 6-8, 2019

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No legal obligations created; language is hortatory ('I ask,' 'I invite') rather than directive
  • Potential Establishment Clause concerns with government-sponsored religious proclamation, though such proclamations have long precedent
Proclamation 9921: National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2019 · Executive Orders