Proclamation Within Constitutional Authority

Proclamation 10062-100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment

Issued 2020-08-18 by Donald J. Trump

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This executive action, titled "Proclamation 10062-100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment," is a ceremonial proclamation issued by President Donald J. Trump. It designates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. This type of action does not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens. Instead

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Constitutional Analysis

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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10062-100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to anniversary of the ratification of the nineteenth amendment. 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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