Proclamation 10597-Father's Day, 2023
Issued 2023-06-16 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10597 designates the third Sunday of June — June 18, 2023 — as Father's Day. The proclamation honors fathers and father figures for the love, guidance, and support they provide to their children and families. It celebrates fatherhood in all its forms and calls on Americans to express appreciation for the fathers in their lives.
This proclamation is directed at all Americans, particularly families celebrating Father's Day. It carries no legal obligations, creates no programs, and directs no government spending. It is a ceremonial recognition of a widely celebrated national observance.
Father's Day has been observed as a national holiday since 1972, when Congress established it by law. The President's annual proclamation is consistent with this tradition, carrying no binding legal effect and requiring no additional congressional authorization.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10597-Father's Day, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to day. 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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