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Proclamation 10726

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2024

This proclamation designates April 9, 2024, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day to honor former POWs and their sacrifices. It calls on Americans and government officials to observe the day with ceremonies and activities, but contains no substantive policy directives, funding, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 25747

Impact dates

  1. National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • proclaim April 9, 2024 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
  • call upon Americans to observe this day by honoring former POWs
  • call upon Federal, State, and local government officials and organizations to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • designation of April 9, 2024 as observance day

Near term (90d)

  • ceremonial observance on April 9, 2024

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • no binding obligations on agencies or officials; 'call upon' language is hortatory not mandatory
Proclamation 10726: National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2024 · Executive Orders