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Proclamation 10078

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2020

In simple terms

This proclamation designates September 18, 2020, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor American prisoners of war and those missing in action, and calls on government officials and private organizations to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 85 FR 60339

  3. National POW/MIA Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 18, 2020 as National POW/MIA Recognition Day
  • Call upon Federal, State, and local government officials and private organizations to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • September 18, 2020 designated as National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10078: National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2020 · Executive Orders