Proclamation marking the 75th anniversary of the White House Navy Mess

President Donald Trump issued a proclamation designating June 11, 2026, as the day to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the White House Navy Mess. The document notes that the unit was formally established by President Harry S. Truman on June 11, 1951, though the practice of assigning Navy cooks to presidential support began informally in 1880.

Why it matters: This is an administrative observance with no legal force or regulatory impact. It serves to officially recognize a specific military support unit within the executive branch. While it does not change any laws, funding, or public policies, it formally records the anniversary in the Federal Register and acknowledges the operational history of the White House culinary staff.

Who it affects

• Members of the Presidential Food Service (White House Navy Mess)

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This document was issued by the Executive Office of the President under Proclamation 11034 and published in the Federal Register on June 17, 2026.

Agency: Executive Office of the President
Source: Federal Register — read the official document