Executive Order 10983Proclamation

National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk

Donald J. Trump

Signed: Oct 14, 2025

Published: Oct 17, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview

This is a presidential proclamation rather than a statute. It designates October 14, 2025, as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk in response to his assassination on September 10, 2025. The proclamation honors Kirk’s life and legacy, frames his death as a national tragedy, and calls on Americans to observe the day by gathering in places of worship to pay homage and to pray for peace, truth, and justice. It also declares a resolve to continue Kirk’s described mission of defending truth, encouraging open debate, and promoting faith. As a ceremonial executive action, it does not create new rights or impose new legal obligations, nor does it authorize funding or enforcement actions.

Key Points

1Designation of October 14, 2025, as a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk, recognizing his life and death and marking his birthday.
2Acknowledgement of Kirk as a public figure and description of his contributions to conservative movement aims, including truth, open dialogue, and religious faith.
3A call for Americans to assemble in places of worship on that day to pay tribute and to pray for peace, as well as for the advancement of peace, truth, and justice.
4A stated commitment by the Administration to address political violence and to “continue his mission” of promoting open exchange of ideas and national ideals.
5Formal ceremonial language typical of a proclamation (signature block, date, and witness language), without new statutory powers or appropriations.

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