Every president since then has signed a National Day of Prayer proclamation, and most ― excluding President Barack Obama ― have also held observances at the White House to honor the day. .
AOL reported today that before the congressional service, Graham prayed outside the Pentagon despite his disinvitation, thanking President Obama for issuing a National Day of Prayer proclamation and for instructing the U.S. Department of Justice to challenge a federal court ruling that declared the event unconstitutional.
On the day of Mussolini's proclamation, Dallapiccola began work on his Canti di Prigionia (Songs of Imprisonment) - the first in a series of "protest" works.
This year marks the centennial of his birth, and the occasion has been duly noted: Today is Benny Carter Day by proclamation of the City of New York, and tonight and tomorrow Jazz at Lincoln Center will kick off its 2007-8 season with Benny concertshemed concerts.
Ordering all flags at the U.S. Capitol to half-staff, the Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, announced the day of mourning in a somber proclamation.
Approved 410 to 14, March 27. 2. Proclamation: rocVote on a resolution asking President Bush to issue a proclamation "designating a day of humility, prayer and fasting for all the people of the United States" and to call all Americans "to seek guidance from God to achieve a greater understanding of our own failings".
Approved 410 to 14, March 27. 2. Proclamation: Vote on a resolution asking President Bush to issue a proclamation "designating a day of humility, prayer and fasting for all the people of the United States" and to call all Americans "to seek guidance from God to achieve a greater understanding of our own failings".
The only disputed measure tied to the war was a House resolution asking President Bush to issue a proclamation "designating a day of humility, prayer and fasting for all people of the United States".
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (D) has signed a proclamation declaring a "Day of Reason" in the state following requests by atheist groups.
The mail no longer reliably brings invitations to help a Girl Scout troop dedicate a memorial, or a governor's proclamations of "a day of mourning and remembrance" for a husband.
