Proclamation 10803—National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2024
Issued 2024-09-05 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10803 designates September 6–8, 2024 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, in the days leading up to the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The proclamation calls on Americans to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 people killed that day and to come together in prayer, reflection, and service. It acknowledges the grief that continues to affect survivors and the families of victims.
This proclamation is directed at all Americans, and particularly the families, friends, and communities still affected by the events of September 11. It does not direct government spending, create new programs, or impose any legal obligations. It is a call to national reflection and shared mourning.
Ceremonial proclamations designating days of prayer and remembrance are a well-established presidential tradition with broad public support. They carry no binding legal effect, raise no constitutional issues, and require no congressional approval.
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This proclamation designates "National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to days of prayer and remembrance. 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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