Proclamation 9916-Women's Equality Day, 2019
Issued 2019-08-23 by Donald J. Trump
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President Trump issued this proclamation to designate August 26, 2019, as Women's Equality Day. The proclamation commemorates the 99th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. It honors the suffragists who fought for that right and calls upon Americans to celebrate women's achievements with appropriate programs and activities.
This is a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to women's equality. The proclamation highlights administration policies mentioned in the text, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, efforts to double the child tax credit, and the Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative, which aims to reach 50 million women in developing countries by 2025. It also mentions the administration's support for paid family leave programs and efforts to break down barriers for women in science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one have been issued by presidents since George Washington. They do not create new laws, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens. Instead, they express the President's sentiment on behalf of the nation and draw public awareness to particular causes or communities.
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 9916-Women's Equality Day, 2019" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to equality. 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.
Official Summary
Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019 Proclamation 9916—Women's Equality Day, 2019 August 23, 2019 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On Women's Equality Day, we commemorate the 99th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment as part of the United States Constitution, which secured for women the right to vote. This historic event was the culmination of the decades-long struggle of courageous suffragists determined to ensure the right of women to shape the course of our Republic through the ballot box. On Women's Equality Day, we commemorate the efforts of those groundbreaking activists, celebrate the remarkable achievements of women, and reaffirm our commitment to equality under the law for all Americans. My Administration is working every day to empower and promote women, and to facilitate their success. Thanks to our economic policies, including the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the elimination of unnecessary and burdensome regulations, the unemployment rate for women recently fell to its lowest rate in 65 years. We also are fighting for policies that recognize the demands and challenges faced by working parents so that mothers can better provide for their families and thrive in the labor force. My Admi