Proclamation 9973-Wright Brothers Day, 2019
Issued 2019-12-16 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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President Donald J. Trump issued Proclamation 9973-Wright Brothers Day, 2019, which formally designated December 17, 2019, as "Wright Brothers Day." This action is a ceremonial observance that honors the achievement of the Wright brothers and celebrates the contributions of aviation to the nation and the world.
This proclamation affects the public by bringing national attention to the Wright brothers and the field of aviation. It expresses the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to this historical event and its significance. It does not create new laws, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Such ceremonial proclamations are purely declaratory and fall squarely within the executive tradition, having been issued by presidents since George Washington. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges, serving to recognize and celebrate important historical events and their impact.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 9973-Wright Brothers Day, 2019" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to wright brothers. 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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