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Federal Register 

Vol. 86, No. 13 

Friday, January 22, 2021 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 10136 of January 17, 2021 

National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2021 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

Every human life is a gift to the world. Whether born or unborn, young 

or old, healthy or sick, every person is made in the holy image of God. 

The Almighty Creator gives unique talents, beautiful dreams, and a great 

purpose to every person. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, we 

celebrate the wonder of human existence and renew our resolve to build 

a culture of life where every person of every age is protected, valued, 

and cherished. 

This month, we mark nearly 50 years since the United States Supreme 

Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. This constitutionally flawed ruling overturned 

State laws that banned abortion, and has resulted in the loss of more than 

50 million innocent lives. But strong mothers, courageous students, and 

incredible community members and people of faith are leading a powerful 

movement to awaken America’s conscience and restore the belief that every 

life is worthy of respect, protection, and care. Because of the devotion 

of countless pro-life pioneers, the call for every person to recognize the 

sanctity of life is resounding more loudly in America than ever before. 

Over the last decade, the rate of abortions has steadily decreased, and 

today, more than three out of every four Americans support restrictions 

on abortion. 

Since my first day in office, I have taken historic action to protect innocent 

lives at home and abroad. I reinstituted and strengthened President Ronald 

Reagan’s Mexico City Policy, issued a landmark pro-life rule to govern 

the use of Title Ten taxpayer funding, and took action to protect the conscience rights of doctors, nurses, and organizations like the Little Sisters 

of the Poor. My Administration has protected the vital role of faith-based 

adoption. At the United Nations, I made clear that global bureaucrats have 

no business attacking the sovereignty of nations that protect innocent life. 

Just a few months ago, our Nation also joined 32 other countries in signing 

the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which bolsters global efforts to provide 

better healthcare to women, protect all human life, and strengthen families. 

As a Nation, restoring a culture of respect for the sacredness of life is 

fundamental to solving our country’s most pressing problems. When each 

person is treated as a beloved child of God, individuals can reach their 

full potential, communities will flourish, and America will be a place of 

even greater hope and freedom. That is why it was my profound privilege 

to be the first President in history to attend the March for Life, and it 

is what motives my actions to improve our Nation’s adoption and foster 

care system, secure more funding for Down syndrome research, and expand 

health services for single mothers. Over the past 4 years, I have appointed 

more than 200 Federal judges who apply the Constitution as written, including three Supreme Court Justices—Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy 

Coney Barrett. I also increased the child tax credit, so that mothers are 

financially supported as they take on the noble task of raising strong and 

healthy children. And, recently, I signed an Executive Order on Protecting 

Vulnerable Newborn and Infant Children, which defends the truth that every 


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newborn baby has the same rights as all other individuals to receive lifesaving care. 

The United States is a shining example of human rights for the world. 

However, some in Washington are fighting to keep the United States among 

a small handful of nations—including North Korea and China—that allow 

elective abortions after 20 weeks. I join with countless others who believe 

this is morally and fundamentally wrong, and today, I renew my call on 

the Congress to pass legislation prohibiting late-term abortion. 

Since the beginning, my Administration has been dedicated to lifting up 

every American, and that starts with protecting the rights of the most vulnerable in our society—the unborn. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 

we promise to continue speaking out for those who have no voice. We 

vow to celebrate and support every heroic mother who chooses life. And 

we resolve to defend the lives of every innocent and unborn child, each 

of whom can bring unbelievable love, joy, beauty, and grace into our Nation 

and the entire world. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States 

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution 

and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 22, 2021, 

as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Today, I call on the Congress 

to join me in protecting and defending the dignity of every human life, 

including those not yet born. I call on the American people to continue 

to care for women in unexpected pregnancies and to support adoption 

and foster care in a more meaningful way, so every child can have a 

loving home. And finally, I ask every citizen of this great Nation to listen 

to the sound of silence caused by a generation lost to us, and then to 

raise their voices for all affected by abortion, both seen and unseen. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth 

day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and 

of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred 

and forty-fifth. 

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