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Category: Presidential Actions

September 15, 2010 Presidential Determination No. 2010-16 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Presidential Determination on Major Illicit Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2011 Pursuant to section 706(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization…

The summer of 1787 was a watershed moment in our Nation’s history.  In the span of four short months, delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia established a Constitution for the United States of America, signing the finished charter on…

  “Until every story ends” is a solemn promise to those who wear the uniform of the United States that they will never be left behind or forgotten.  On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we pay tribute to the American men and…

The President issued this message to the Senior Executive Service to accompany a memo from the Federal Chief Performance Officer reviewing his Accountable Government Initiative. The full memo can also be found here. September 14, 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SENIOR…

SUBJECT: Presidential Determination with Respect to Foreign Governments’ Efforts Regarding Trafficking in Persons Consistent with section 110 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (Division A of Public Law 106-386), as amended (the “Act”), I hereby: Make the determination…

A PROCLAMATION Throughout our history, American families have been guided and strengthened by the support of devoted grandparents.  These mentors have a special place in our homes and communities, ensuring the stories and traditions of our heritage are passed down…

A PROCLAMATION Early in our Nation’s history, higher education was not possible for most African Americans, and simple lessons in reading and writing were often conducted in secret.  With a unique mission to meet the educational needs of African Americans,…

– – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Each year, thousands of children face the battle against cancer with inspiring hope and incredible bravery.  When a child is diagnosed with…

——- BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Nine years ago, the United States of America suffered an unprecedented national tragedy. On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 individuals from across our Nation and from more than…

——- BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION In commemoration of the tragedies of September 11, 2001, we come together as Americans each September to honor the memory of the women, men, and children lost in…