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Proclamation 9971

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2019

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates December 7, 2019, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, commemorating the 78th anniversary of the 1941 attack. It encourages Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and urges federal agencies and others to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff to honor those who died at Pearl Harbor.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 67657

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 84 FR 67657

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day observance and half-staff flag display

Key directives

  • Proclaim December 7, 2019 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
  • Encourage Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities
  • Urge federal agencies and others to fly U.S. flag at half-staff

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued December 6, 2019

Near term (90d)

  • December 7, 2019 observance
  • Flag at half-staff on December 7, 2019

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9971: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2019 · Executive Orders