Presidential Document2025-09785
National Maritime Day, 2025
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May 28, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 28, 2025)]
[Presidential Documents]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-09785]
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Vol. 90
Wednesday,
No. 101
May 28, 2025
Part II
The President
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Proclamation 10942--National Maritime Day, 2025
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Federal Register / Vol. 90 , No. 101 / Wednesday, May 28, 2025 /
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The President
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Proclamation 10942 of May 22, 2025
National Maritime Day, 2025
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
More than 200 years ago, the American steamship S.S.
Savannah set sail across the Atlantic, becoming the
first vessel of its kind to complete the journey. That
daring voyage marked the start of American maritime
excellence. From that first crossing to the
increasingly important shipping lanes of today,
America's strength at sea has always been driven by the
United States Merchant Marine and the skilled merchant
mariners who support our economy and readiness in times
of peace, crisis, and war.
Merchant mariners play a vital role in our national
defense, standing ready to support military operations
whenever they are needed. As civilian seafarers, they
deliver troops, weapons, and supplies through dangerous
conditions to sustain our Armed Forces in times of
conflict. During World War II, more than 243,000
merchant mariners risked their lives to aid the war
effort and help secure victory and freedom. Their
service came at a price as these merchant mariners
suffered a higher casualty rate than all branches of
the United States military during the war. Their
courage and heroism reflect a deep commitment to the
Nation that we hold in the highest honor and shall
never forget.
Beyond their role in national defense, merchant
mariners help drive American economic strength. They
operate the vessels that transport goods, energy, and
raw materials to and from our shores, supporting global
trade and connecting United States producers with
international markets. Their work supports key
industries across the American economy, including
shipping, shipbuilding, logistics, and energy.
The United States is a proud maritime nation, and as
President, I am bringing a renewed focus to
reestablishing our dominance at sea. Last month, I
signed an Executive Order on Restoring America's
Maritime Dominance to spur investment in American
shipbuilding, eliminate outdated regulations, and
expand merchant mariner training and education. These
reforms are critical to securing supply chains,
protecting key trade routes, and countering growing
threats from foreign adversaries.
Today, we celebrate the men and women of the United
States Merchant Marine and all those who support our
maritime industry. Their dedication upholds our
national defense, fuels our economy, and continues a
proud tradition that has shaped our Nation since its
earliest days.
The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20,
1933, has designated May 22 of each year as ``National
Maritime Day,'' to commemorate the first transoceanic
voyage by a steamship, in 1819 by the S.S. Savannah. By
this resolution, the Congress has authorized and
requested the President to issue annually a
proclamation calling for its appropriate observance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 22,
2025, as National Maritime Day. I call upon the people
of the United States to mark this observance and to
display the flag of the United States at their homes
and in their communities. I also request that all ships
sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-second day of May, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and forty-
ninth.
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