Proclamation Within Constitutional Authority

Remarks on Signing a Proclamation on National Nurses Day, 2020, and an Exchange With Reporters

Issued 2020-05-06 by Donald J. Trump

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On May 5, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation titled "Remarks on Signing a Proclamation on National Nurses Day, 2020, and an Exchange With Reporters." This action is a ceremonial observance that designates National Nurses Day for 2020. It serves to bring national attention to remarks on signing a proclamation on national nurses

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This proclamation designates "Remarks on Signing a Proclamation on National Nurses Day, 2020, and an Exchange With Reporters" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to remarks on signing a proclamation on national nurses. 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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