Proclamation 10676-National Child's Day, 2023
Issued 2023-11-17 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10676 designates a day in November 2023 as National Child's Day. The proclamation celebrates the talents, potential, and well-being of children across the country, calling them among the most promising generation in American history. It encourages Americans to invest in children's health, education, and opportunities and to ensure every child has a fair chance to thrive.
This proclamation is directed at families, educators, child welfare advocates, and the general public. It carries no legal obligations, creates no programs, and directs no government spending. Its purpose is entirely symbolic and celebratory.
Ceremonial proclamations honoring children and encouraging their well-being are a standard presidential practice. This proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no congressional approval.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10676-National Child's Day, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to day. 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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