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President Trump signed Proclamation 10035 on July 17, 2020, designating the week of July 19-25, 2020 as Captive Nations Week. The proclamation calls for recognizing nations under authoritarian control and reaffirming U.S. commitment to their freedom. The proclamation has no direct regulatory impact on Americans but establishes an official week of recognition.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2019-15989 on July 19, 2019, designating the week of July 21-27, 2019 as Captive Nations Week. The proclamation calls for observance of the week to honor nations and peoples under authoritarian rule and to recognize those seeking freedom and self-determination. As a proclamation, it is a symbolic designation with no direct regulatory or legislative effect on American citizens.
President Trump signed Proclamation 10715 on July 13, 2018, designating the week of July 16-22, 2018 as Captive Nations Week. The proclamation calls for recognition of countries under authoritarian rule and encourages Americans to reflect on the struggle for freedom in those nations. The proclamation has no direct regulatory impact on Americans but establishes an official observance period.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2017-15339 on July 14, 2017, designating the week of July 17-23, 2017 as Captive Nations Week. The proclamation calls for recognition of nations under communist or authoritarian control and encourages Americans to observe the week through appropriate ceremonies and activities. This is an annual proclamation with no direct regulatory impact on Americans.