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Proc 10447ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10447

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2022

Defense & SecurityDefense & Security

In simple terms

President Biden proclaimed September 16, 2022, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day, calling on Americans to honor former prisoners of war and service members missing in action through ceremonies and remembrance activities. The proclamation includes symbolic directives to fly the POW/MIA flag at federal buildings and military installations.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 57367

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 57367

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National POW/MIA Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 16, 2022, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day
  • Fly POW/MIA flag above White House, Capitol, military bases, memorials, cemeteries
  • Urge all Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • POW/MIA flag flown above White House, Capitol, military bases, memorials, and cemeteries on September 16, 2022

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10447: National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2022 · Executive Orders