Proclamation 10121-Thanksgiving Day, 2020
Issued 2020-11-25 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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On November 24, 2020, President Donald J. Trump issued Proclamation 10121-Thanksgiving Day, 2020. This executive action is a type of proclamation that designates Thanksgiving Day, 2020, as a ceremonial observance. It expresses the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation and is purely declaratory.
This proclamation does not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens. Its purpose is to bring national attention to Thanksgiving and draw public awareness. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and this type of action falls within the executive tradition, requiring no congressional approval and facing no constitutional challenges.
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Constitutional Analysis
How this action fits (or doesn't) within Article II authority and existing law
This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10121-Thanksgiving Day, 2020" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to thanksgiving. 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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