Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day Proclamation 2017
President Trump signed Proclamation 2017-20895 on September 22, 2017, designating a day of observance for Gold Star mothers and families. The proclamation calls for flags to be displayed and directs Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities honoring military families who have lost loved ones in service. The proclamation established an annual observance but created no new federal programs, funding, or institutional changes.