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Proc 9989ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9989

Irish-American Heritage Month, 2020

This proclamation designates March 2020 as Irish-American Heritage Month, calling on Americans to celebrate Irish-American achievements through ceremonies and activities. It highlights historical and contemporary contributions of Irish Americans to U.S. military, government, economy, and culture, and notes strong U.S.-Ireland economic ties.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 12717

Impact dates

  1. St. Patrick's Day festivities referenced

  2. Start of Irish-American Heritage Month

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 2020 as Irish-American Heritage Month
  • Call upon all Americans to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of March 2020 as Irish-American Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • St. Patrick's Day festivities on March 17, 2020

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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