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Proclamation 10008

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2020

This proclamation designates April 9, 2020, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. It honors the more than 500,000 American service members captured as POWs throughout U.S. history and calls upon Americans and government officials to observe the day with ceremonies and activities recognizing former POWs' sacrifices.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 20385

Impact dates

  1. National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 9, 2020 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
  • Call upon Americans to observe this day by honoring service and sacrifice of former POWs
  • Call upon Federal, State, and local government officials and organizations to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • April 9, 2020 designated as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10008: National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2020 · Executive Orders