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Proclamation 9990

Women's History Month, 2020

This proclamation designates March 2020 as Women's History Month and calls on Americans to observe the month and celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2020. It highlights historical achievements of women, notes the centennial of the 19th Amendment, and references the administration's economic and family leave policies and the Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 12719

Impact dates

  1. International Women's Day observance

  2. Women's History Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 2020 as Women's History Month
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this month
  • Celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2020 with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; March 2020 designated as Women's History Month

Near term (90d)

  • International Women's Day observance on March 8, 2020

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document blends ceremonial commemoration with political messaging about administration's economic record; no binding policy directives or resource allocations included
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