Executive Order 10982Proclamation

250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States Navy

Donald J. Trump

Signed: Oct 10, 2025

Published: Oct 16, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview

This document is a presidential proclamation marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Navy. It designates October 13, 2025 as a day to commemorate the Navy’s founding and its role in American history, calling for appropriate ceremonies and programs. The proclamation highlights the Navy’s long-standing service from the Revolutionary era through present conflicts, honors active duty and reserve Sailors and their families, and invokes Washington’s famous assertion about the importance of naval power. It is a ceremonial statement that aims to foster national reflection and appreciation, but it does not create new laws, rights, or funding.

Key Points

1Proclaims October 13, 2025 as a day to commemorate the founding of the United States Navy, with appropriate ceremonies and programs.
2Provides historical background, noting the Continental Navy was established on October 13, 1775, and emphasizing the Navy’s role in defending freedom and sovereignty over 250 years.
3Cites a historical quote from General George Washington on the essential importance of naval force to decisive success, linking it to the modern Navy’s mission.
4Honors active duty and Reserve Sailors, their families, and those who have served, and pledges to keep the Navy and the nation’s freedoms alive for future generations.
5Clarifies that the proclamation is ceremonial and does not create new laws or require new funding; it encourages participation from Americans and various levels of government in commemorative activities.

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