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  • 2020-29226 — 850th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 215
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    On the 850th anniversary of the martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation recognizing his legacy as a defender of religious freedom. Becket, who was killed in 1170 for opposing the King's attempts to control the Church, is remembered as a symbol of resistance against religious oppression. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of religious liberty in American society and pledges to continue defending the rights of believers worldwide. President Trump urges Americans to commemorate Becket's life and legacy through ceremonies in schools and churches.

    Simple Explanation

    President Trump made a special announcement to remember a man named Saint Thomas Becket, who lived a long time ago and stood up for people's freedom to believe in their own religion. The announcement asks everyone to think about being nice to each other about what they believe, but it doesn't say anything about changing any rules.

  • 2021-00556 — Secretary of State's Determinations under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2016
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2718
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Secretary of State has made determinations under two significant acts, the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2016. These acts are aimed at promoting and protecting religious freedom around the world. For more information, individuals may contact Peter Burns at the Department of State through phone or email. Zachary A. Parker is identified as the Director of the Office of Directives Management within the Department of State.

    Simple Explanation

    The Secretary of State has decided on some important rules to help protect people's rights to practice their religion freely around the world. If someone wants to know more or has questions, they can call or email a person named Peter Burns at the State Department.