Proclamation 10050-Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2020
Issued 2020-06-12 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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On June 11, 2020, President Donald J. Trump issued a presidential executive action called "Proclamation 10050-Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2020." This proclamation officially designates June 14, 2020, as Flag Day and the week starting June 14, 2020, as National Flag Week. As part of this action, the President directed appropriate officials to display the flag on all Federal Government buildings during that week.
This proclamation urges all Americans to observe Flag Day and National Flag Week by displaying the flag. It also encourages people to observe the days from Flag Day through Independence Day as a time to honor America, celebrate heritage, and publicly recite the Pledge of Allegiance. This type of action is a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to the flag and expresses the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation. Presidents have issued such ceremonial proclamations since George Washington; they do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens, and they face no constitutional challenges.
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Constitutional Analysis
How this action fits (or doesn't) within Article II authority and existing law
This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10050-Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2020" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to flag. 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.
Official Summary
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