A PROCLAMATION Throughout our Nation’s history, extraordinary women have broken barriers to achieve their dreams and blazed trails so their daughters would not face similar obstacles. Despite decades of progress, pay inequity still hinders women and their families across our…
Category: Presidential Actions
EXECUTIVE ORDER ESTABLISHING THE PRESIDENT’S MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Establishment. There is established…
NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF TERRORISM, 2010 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION There is no greater evil than willful violence against innocents. On this National Day of Service…
NATIONAL PARK WEEK, 2010 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a Nation, we have a responsibility to protect America’s natural resources and noteworthy landmarks. During National Park Week, we celebrate the diversity, beauty, and…
A PROCLAMATION Millions of Americans fall prey to criminal behavior every year, and still more suffer the physical, emotional, and psychological pain of past offenses. This week, we renew our commitment to supporting crime victims and preventing crimes that threaten…
A PROCLAMATION Since the founding of our Nation, we have met our greatest challenges through the dedication of countless Americans who have given generously of themselves, asking for nothing in return. The American story is a story of volunteers —…
A PROCLAMATION There is no greater evil than willful violence against innocents. On this National Day of Service and Remembrance for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, we pause to remember victims of terrorism at home and abroad, we honor the…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY THE CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SUBJECT: A 21st Century Strategy for America’s Great Outdoors Americans are blessed with a…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUBJECT: Respecting the Rights of Hospital Patients to Receive Visitors and to Designate Surrogate Decision Makers for Medical Emergencies There are few moments in our lives that call for greater compassion…
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Interagency Group on Insular Areas. (a) There is established, within the Department…
