Proclamation 9961-National Native American Heritage Month, 2019
Issued 2019-10-31 by Donald J. Trump
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On October 30, 2019, President Donald J. Trump issued Proclamation 9961, officially designating November 2019 as National Native American Heritage Month. This action is a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to Native American heritage. It is a purely declaratory act, meaning it expresses the President's sentiment on behalf of the nation and calls upon all
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 9961-National Native American Heritage Month, 2019" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to native american heritage. 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
Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019 Proclamation 9961—National Native American Heritage Month, 2019 October 31, 2019 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation American Indians and Alaska Natives continue to make immeasurable contributions to our Nation. We honor the sacrifices many tribal citizens have made in defense of our great Nation. We also recognize that our culture is more vibrant because of the special government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes. During National Native American Heritage Month, we reaffirm our commitment to work with tribal communities to address serious issues affecting them and to help protect their rich and diverse heritage. Few acts of service better embody the intrepid spirit of our country than the willingness to answer the call of duty and defend our Nation's precious liberties. American Indians and Alaska Natives have done so at one of the highest rates of any ethnic group in the United States, serving admirably in every branch of our military. Their legacy of service spans the history of our Nation, and includes the Indian Home Guard during the Civil War and the Code Talkers during World War II. Today, 31,000 courageous men and women from American Indian and