36 U.S.C. § 141
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The President shall issue each year a proclamation—
- (1)calling on officials of the United States Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on April 13; and
- (2)inviting the people of the United States to observe April 13 in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies in commemoration of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday.