Memorandum on the Minnesota World's Fair 2023-Wellness and Well Being for All
Issued 2016-12-09 by Barack Obama
Plain-English Overview
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This memorandum grants federal recognition to the Minnesota World's Fair 2023, themed "Wellness and Well Being for All." After reviewing recommendations from the Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of State, the President determined that recognizing this exposition would be in the national interest and formally approved it. The action directs the Secretary of Commerce to notify the appropriate federal agencies of this official recognition.
The memorandum also instructs the Secretary of Commerce to inform Congress of this decision, following the requirements of an existing law (Public Law 91-269). This type of federal recognition for expositions is granted through a standard administrative process involving review by cabinet officials and presidential approval.
World's fairs and expositions can receive official U.S. government recognition, which lends federal support and legitimacy to these international events. This particular recognition allows the Minnesota exposition, scheduled for 2023 and focused on health and wellness themes, to proceed with the backing of the United States government.
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Constitutional Analysis
How this action fits (or doesn't) within Article II authority and existing law
This presidential memorandum ("Memorandum on the Minnesota World's Fair 2023-Wellness and Well Being for All") provides direction to executive branch agencies. Presidential memoranda function similarly to executive orders but are typically more narrow in scope, addressing specific agencies or implementation details. The President's authority to direct executive branch operations is grounded in Article II of the Constitution.
Memoranda are a routine administrative tool. They guide agencies on priorities, interpretation of statutes, and implementation procedures. As long as they operate within the bounds of existing law and respect congressional mandates, they are a standard exercise of presidential power that every modern administration has used.
Official Summary
Administration of Barack Obama, 2016 Memorandum on the Minnesota World's Fair 2023—Wellness and Well Being for All December 9, 2016 Memorandum for the Secretary of Commerce Subject: Minnesota World's Fair 2023: Wellness and Well Being for All I have reviewed the reports and recommendations presented to me by you and the Secretary of State that recognition be given to the "Minnesota World's Fair 2023: Wellness and Well Being for All," and find that such recognition will be in the national interest. I approve granting Federal recognition to the Exposition. On that basis, please advise the appropriate agencies that official recognition is hereby granted. I would also appreciate your taking the appropriate steps to notify the Congress of this action, in accordance with section 2(c) of Public Law 91–269. B ARACK O BAMA Categories: Communications to Federal Agencies : Minnesota World's Fair 2023, memorandum . Subjects: Minnesota World's Fair 2023. DCPD Number: DCPD201600837.