National
Consumer Protection Week Proclamation
Each
year, we recognize the important role played by public and
private organizations in ensuring that the American consumer
is protected from unfair practices. The theme of this year's
National Consumer Protection Week is "Consumer Confidential:
The Privacy Story." By focusing on consumer privacy and the
protection of personal information, this week will help Americans
learn more about securing their personal information and preserving
privacy.
Full
Proclamation
Proclamation
History
What
was the first Presidential proclamation? The earliest
proclamation took place when George Washington declared
November 26, 1789 "a day of public thanksgiving."
Rooted in the traditions established by British monarchs and
royal governors, most proclamations today commemorate special
occasions. The Department of State began to assign numbers
to proclamations in 1907, and the Federal Register Act of
1935 required that proclamations and executive orders be published
by the Federal Register.
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