Proclamation 10070-National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2020
Issued 2020-09-03 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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On September 2, 2020, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive action called Proclamation 10070, which designated Friday, September 4, through Sunday, September 6, 2020, as "National Days of Prayer and Remembrance." This proclamation is a ceremonial observance that calls upon the people of the United States to observe these days with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. It does not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens, but is purely declaratory.
This action affects the people of the United States by expressing the President's sentiment on behalf of the nation and drawing public awareness to these days. Specifically, it pays tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, honors courageous heroes from that day, and prays for the families of those who were lost.
The proclamation matters because it brings national attention to days of prayer and remembrance. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and this type of action falls within that executive tradition. It requires no congressional approval and faces no constitutional challenges.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10070-National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2020" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to days of prayer and remembrance. 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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