Proclamation 10028-National Nurses Day, 2020

President Donald J. Trump issued Proclamation 10028, which officially designated May 6, 2020, as National Nurses Day. This action is a ceremonial observance that calls upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. It does not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens, but rather expresses the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation.

This proclamation affects nurses by bringing national attention to their profession and honoring them. It also affects the people of the United States by urging all citizens to offer gratitude, support, and respect to these healthcare professionals. The President noted nurses provide quality, compassionate, and critical care, and have worked heroically on the frontlines of the coronavirus response, with their contributions to the health and well-being of our citizenry being magnified.

The action matters because it draws public awareness to nurses and their vital role, particularly during the coronavirus outbreak. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations like this one since George Washington, and they are considered part of the executive tradition. Such proclamations require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.

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