Proclamation 10622-Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2023
Issued 2023-09-08 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10622 designates September 11, 2023 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The proclamation honors the nearly 3,000 people who died that day, recognizes the courage of first responders and survivors, and calls on Americans to observe the anniversary through acts of remembrance and service. It directs that the American flag be flown at half-staff at government buildings on September 11.
This proclamation is directed at the families of September 11 victims, first responders, veterans of post-9/11 conflicts, and all Americans. The flag directive applies to federal buildings, and the proclamation encourages private citizens and organizations to participate in service and remembrance activities.
Patriot Day was established by Congress in 2001 and observed annually. The President's proclamation fulfills this congressional directive each year. No constitutional concerns arise from this standard ceremonial and statutory practice.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10622-Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to patriot. 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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