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Proc 10176ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10176

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2021

President Biden proclaimed April 9, 2021 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, calling on Americans and government officials to honor former POWs through ceremonies and observances. The proclamation commemorates the sacrifices of over half a million service members held as prisoners of war throughout U.S. history.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 19567

Impact dates

  1. National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • proclaim April 9, 2021 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
  • call upon all 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 this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • proclamation of April 9, 2021 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 10176: National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2021 · Executive Orders