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Proclamation 9987

National African American History Month, 2020

This proclamation designates February 2020 as National African American History Month with the theme 'African Americans and the Vote,' marking the 150th anniversary of the 15th Amendment and Hiram Revels' service in Congress. It calls on public officials, educators, and all Americans to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 6719

Impact dates

  1. Start of National African American History Month observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2020 as National African American History Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, and all Americans to observe with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • February 2020 observance period

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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