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Proclamation 10550

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2023

This proclamation designates April 9, 2023 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, honoring service members held as prisoners of war and marking anniversaries of Operation Homecoming (Vietnam War) and Operations Big Switch and Little Switch (Korean War). It calls on Americans and government officials to observe the day with ceremonies honoring former POWs and their families.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 22349

Impact dates

  1. National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 9, 2023 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 this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • April 9, 2023 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 10550: National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2023 · Executive Orders