Proclamation 10524-American Red Cross Month, 2023
Issued 2023-02-28 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10524 designates March 2023 as American Red Cross Month. The proclamation recognizes the American Red Cross for its vital work providing disaster relief, supporting military families, collecting blood for hospitals, and offering emergency assistance to Americans in need. It calls on Americans to support the Red Cross through volunteering, blood donation, and financial contributions.
This proclamation is directed at the general public, disaster survivors, blood donors, volunteers, and the communities served by Red Cross chapters nationwide. It does not create new programs or direct government spending, but draws official attention to the Red Cross's humanitarian mission.
Ceremonial proclamations recognizing humanitarian organizations are a standard presidential practice. This proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no congressional approval.
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10524-American Red Cross Month, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to american red cross. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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