Proclamation 10807—Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2024
Issued 2024-09-10 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10807 designates September 11, 2024 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, commemorating the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The proclamation honors the nearly 3,000 people who died that day, recognizes the courage of first responders and survivors, and calls on Americans to participate in acts of service and remembrance. It directs that the American flag be flown at half-staff at government buildings on September 11.
This proclamation is directed at the families and loved ones of September 11 victims, first responders, veterans of the post-9/11 wars, and all Americans. The flag directive applies to federal buildings, and the proclamation encourages private citizens and organizations to observe the day as well. It does not create new programs or direct government spending beyond the flag order.
Patriot Day was established by Congress and has been observed annually since 2002. The President's proclamation is issued each year in fulfillment of this congressional directive. The flag order is a standard exercise of presidential authority. No constitutional issues are raised.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to patriot. 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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