President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation designating March 2026 as Women's History Month, recognizing the diverse and significant achievements of American women throughout the nation's 250-year history.

The proclamation celebrates women in leadership, industry, service, and family roles, while also detailing specific policy actions taken by the administration intended to empower women and families, focusing on economic relief, child-rearing support, and maintaining fair competition in women's sports.

This document lists a specific nomination sent by the President to the Senate for confirmation: Michael McDonald of the District of Columbia, to serve as Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Humanities for a four-year term, replacing Shelly C. Lowe.

This Presidential Proclamation establishes February 2026 as National Black History Month, framing the celebration within the context of the Nation's 250th anniversary of independence.

The action asserts that Black history is an indispensable part of the grand American story, citing numerous historical Black American heroes who fought for liberty and equality.

Furthermore, the President connects this recognition to current efforts, including the National Garden of American Heroes and support for HBCUs, concluding with a call for the nation to observe the month with appropriate activities under the unified belief in American principles.

This Presidential Action establishes the White House Great American Recovery Initiative (Initiative) to elevate and coordinate the national response to the addiction crisis, which affects 16.8 percent of the population and costs the United States hundreds of billions annually.

The Initiative will be co-chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Senior Advisor for Addiction Recovery, comprising numerous cabinet-level officials and agency heads.

Its goals include coordinating federal programs, increasing public awareness of addiction as a chronic disease, advising agencies on integrating prevention, treatment, and recovery support across various systems (healthcare, criminal justice, housing), and consulting with state and community partners to advance a national effort toward recovery.

The President issued a Proclamation designating the year 2026 as the "Year of Celebration and Rededication" to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, tracing the nation's ideals back to the Declaration of Independence and citing historical figures and religious devotion as foundational elements.

The President calls upon all Americans, including homes, schools, businesses, and the military, to observe the year with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities focused on celebrating American history, teaching succeeding generations about the nation's heroes, and renewing dedication to liberty and justice.

This Presidential Proclamation designates January 25 through January 31, 2026, as National School Choice Week, asserting the principle that parents, not bureaucrats, have the right to determine their children's education.

The document outlines the administration's efforts to expand school choice, citing the signing of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' to create a nationwide education tax credit program accessible to taxpayers supporting scholarship organizations and expanding 529 account use for K-12 education.

Furthermore, it details executive actions supporting state scholarship programs, directing the Secretary of Education to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education, and committing to replacing "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" agendas with merit-based instruction.

This document, presented under the 'Presidential Actions' banner but taking the form of a message, commemorates the 190th birthday of author Mark Twain by praising his wit, honesty, and role in chronicling the American experience through works like *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*.

The message connects Twain's legacy of getting started and striving for excellence to the current administration's stated goals of revitalizing the economy, securing the border, and achieving global peace, expressing hope for a 'Golden Age of prosperity for all Americans' rather than a 'Gilded Age'.

This Presidential Action establishes the 'Fostering the Future' initiative, led by the Administration, designed to fundamentally modernize the nation's child welfare system.

The order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve data collection, implement modern technology, and create tools like an annual performance scorecard to enhance child well-being, reduce time in foster care, and accelerate permanent placements.

Furthermore, the order mandates the creation of new educational and employment pathways for youth aging out of the system and addresses policies that may restrict faith-based organizations from participating in federally-funded child welfare programs.