Issued 2023-09-25 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10632 designates the last Sunday of September 2023 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day. The proclamation honors the parents, spouses, and family members of American service members who died in the line of duty, recognizing the grief and sacrifice those families continue to carry. It calls on the nation to remember and support Gold Star families and to hold the memory of fallen service members in enduring honor.
This proclamation is directed at Gold Star families, veterans' service organizations, and the general public. It carries no legal obligations, creates no programs, and directs no spending. Its function is entirely commemorative, acknowledging the nation's debt to those who have given the most in service.
Ceremonial proclamations honoring Gold Star families are a longstanding presidential tradition. This proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no congressional approval.
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How this action fits (or doesn't) within Article II authority and existing law
This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10632-Gold Star Mother's and Family'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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