Proclamation 9353-United Nations Day, 2015
Issued 2015-10-22 by Barack Obama
Plain-English Overview
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President Obama issued this proclamation designating October 24, 2015, as United Nations Day. This is a ceremonial observance that marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, which was established after World War II when 51 countries signed the UN Charter in 1945. The proclamation does not create any new laws or impose legal requirements on anyone—it simply declares a day of recognition.
The proclamation celebrates the role the United Nations has played since World War II as a forum where countries work together on shared challenges. According to the proclamation, the UN helps resolve conflicts, provides humanitarian assistance, promotes sustainable development, and works to address disease, hunger, and poverty. The President acknowledges both the progress made over 70 years and the ongoing challenges to global security and cooperation.
The proclamation urges governors of all 50 states and other U.S. officials to observe United Nations Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. This is a traditional type of presidential action—ceremonial proclamations have been issued by presidents since George Washington to bring national attention to particular causes or observances without creating binding legal obligations.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 9353-United Nations Day, 2015" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to united nations. 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 Barack Obama, 2015 Proclamation 9353—United Nations Day, 2015 October 22, 2015 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Seventy years after a world ravaged by war and injustice came together to chart the course for a future defined by common ideals, we reflect on the progress made and the work that remains to fully realize the vision set out in the United Nations Charter. Across our increasingly interconnected globe, the principles embodied in that founding document—and in the international system built over decades—are more essential than ever. As we celebrate the central role the United Nations plays in resolving conflict, providing humanitarian assistance, and spurring sustainable development, we reaffirm our commitment to pursuing a more just and peaceful world for generations to come. Since the end of World War II, the United Nations has provided a forum for all countries to come together around the same rules and norms to help advance development and security; bolster ties between member states; and conquer disease, hunger, and poverty. During this time, we have seen great advances in health and education, the emergence of a global economy connecting every region of the globe through groundbreakin