Proclamation Within Constitutional Authority

Proclamation 10061-National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2020

Issued 2020-08-14 by Donald J. Trump

Plain-English Overview

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This executive action, called Proclamation 10061, was issued by President Donald J. Trump on August 14, 2020. It officially designated August 16 through August 22, 2020, as "National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week." This is a ceremonial observance that expresses the President's sentiment

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Constitutional Analysis

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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10061-National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2020" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to employer support of the guard and reserve. 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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