Proclamation 9898-Great Outdoors Month, 2019
Issued 2019-05-31 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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President Trump issued this proclamation in May 2019 designating June as "Great Outdoors Month." This is a ceremonial declaration that draws national attention to America's outdoor spaces and encourages Americans to spend time experiencing them. The proclamation highlights the country's natural features including forests, mountains, canyons, and waters, as well as the more than 400 sites in the National Parks System and thousands of state parks and trails across the country.
This action doesn't create new laws or impose any requirements on citizens. It's purely a symbolic statement encouraging Americans to explore outdoor recreational opportunities while acting as responsible caretakers of public lands and waters. The proclamation also recognizes people who help conserve the natural environment.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one have been issued by presidents since George Washington. They express presidential sentiment on behalf of the nation to raise awareness about particular causes or observances, and they require no congressional approval. This particular proclamation also mentions the administration's efforts to open previously restricted public lands and the signing of legislation that designated new wilderness areas and expanded access for recreation.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 9898-Great Outdoors Month, 2019" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to great outdoors. 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
Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019 Proclamation 9898—Great Outdoors Month, 2019 May 31, 2019 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each year, millions of Americans step into our Nation's vast and wondrous outdoors. There, they experience the miracles of creation: expansive forests, towering mountains, winding canyons, pristine waters, imposing glaciers, and soaring landscapes. These natural marvels offer limitless opportunity to experience nature and to consider the profound. During Great Outdoors Month, we celebrate the majesty of our planet and the freedom we have to witness its awe-inspiring grandeur. In America, adventurers of all stripes have a place to experience, to explore, and to make lifelong memories. The National Parks System alone encompasses more than 400 different natural, cultural, and historic sites throughout the country. Thousands more State parks and trails ornament our country's varied landscapes. Even our cityscapes are filled with parks, marinas, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts, and other recreational opportunities. No matter the location, citizens in every part of our Nation can find their own outdoor adventure and, in doing so, improve their health, deepen connections with their families