Veterans Directives

Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2026

This Presidential Proclamation designates June 14, 2026, as Flag Day and the following week as National Flag Week, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Republic.

The proclamation extols the flag as the enduring symbol of American freedom, democracy, and strength, referencing its history from the Revolutionary War to space exploration.

It directs federal officials to display the flag on government buildings and urges all Americans to honor the flag through public display and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance during the period leading up to Independence Day.

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75th Anniversary of the White House Navy Mess, 2026

Published: Thu 11th Jun 26

This Presidential Proclamation, issued by President Donald J. Trump, designates June 11, 2026, as a day to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the White House Navy Mess, which was formally established in 1951 to provide culinary services for the Commander in Chief and the First Family.

The document honors the tradition of Navy cooks serving the President, tracing the practice back to 1880, and celebrates the professionalism, military precision, and unwavering commitment of the service members who operate the White House Navy Mess.

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Memorial Day, 2026

Published: Sat 23rd May 26

The President issued a proclamation for Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, honoring the American heroes who died defending the nation's liberty and acknowledging the sacrifice of those killed in service, including 13 members of the Joint Force lost in Operation Epic Fury.

The proclamation calls upon the American people to observe Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace, designates 11:00 a.m. local time for united prayer, and requests citizens observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time. Furthermore, the President directs that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on all government buildings and requests citizens do the same from their homes.

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Military Spouse Day, 2026

Published: Thu 7th May 26

President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation officially designating May 8, 2026, as Military Spouse Day to honor the sacrifices, resilience, and unwavering support provided by spouses of members of the Armed Forces.

The proclamation recognizes military spouses as vital contributors to national defense, acknowledges the unique challenges they face—including frequent moves and deployments—and affirms the commitment to improving employment opportunities, housing, childcare, healthcare, and education for military families.

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Victory Day for World War II, 2026

Published: Thu 7th May 26

This Presidential Proclamation officially designates May 8, 2026, as Victory Day for World War II, commemorating the significant American and Allied triumph over Nazi Germany in Europe on May 8, 1945.

The document honors the exceptional courage and sacrifice of the American Armed Forces and those on the home front, noting the high cost of over 250,000 American lives lost fighting the Nazi regime. Furthermore, the proclamation connects this historical legacy to the continuing commitment of the United States to maintain its dominant military strength to safeguard freedom and sovereignty, particularly in the context of celebrating 250 years of American independence.

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Nominations Sent to the Senate

This document lists several individuals nominated by the President and sent to the Senate for confirmation to various high-level positions within the U.S. government.

The nominations cover roles including the Director of the Peace Corps, Ambassadors, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney, Assistant Secretaries in the Air Force, the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office, the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, the Director of the CDC, and an Assistant Secretary for Veterans Affairs.

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Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness

This Presidential Action establishes a policy to accelerate the research, drug approval process, and access to innovative treatments, specifically psychedelic drugs like ibogaine compounds, for Americans suffering from serious mental illnesses such as major depressive disorder and substance abuse disorder, citing persistent high rates of suicide and inadequate results from standard therapies.

The order directs the FDA to prioritize review via National Priority Vouchers, mandates the establishment of access pathways via the Right to Try Act, allocates HHS funding for State partnerships, directs collaboration between HHS, FDA, and VA for data sharing, and requires the Attorney General to expedite rescheduling reviews for compounds that successfully complete Phase 3 clinical trials.

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This document, titled 'Presidential Actions,' officially notifies the Senate of new nominations for various high-level federal positions, including Under Secretaries at the Treasury and Homeland Security, positions on regulatory boards like the NTSB and NLRB, U.S. Attorneys, and Ambassadors to foreign nations.

Additionally, the document records the withdrawal of a previously submitted nomination for the Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador.

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