Proclamation 10110-National American History and Founders Month, 2020
Issued 2020-10-30 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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President Donald J. Trump issued Proclamation 10110, titled "National American History and Founders Month, 2020." This action is a ceremonial proclamation that designates an observance to bring national attention to American history and founders. It does not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
This type of proclamation is purely declaratory, meaning it expresses the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation. While it does not directly affect citizens through legal requirements, it aims to draw public awareness to American history and its founders.
Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges, serving to highlight specific themes or observances.
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10110-National American History and Founders Month, 2020" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to american history and founders. 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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