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Proclamation 10814

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2024

This proclamation designates September 20, 2024, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor American service members who are prisoners of war or missing in action. It encourages citizens to reflect on their sacrifice and calls upon government officials and private organizations to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, but contains no substantive policy directives, regulatory changes, or binding mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 77765

Impact dates

  1. National POW/MIA Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 20, 2024 as National POW/MIA Recognition Day
  • Encourage citizens to reflect on the day
  • Call upon Federal, State, and local government officials and private organizations to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of September 20, 2024 as National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Near term (90d)

  • Encouraged observance ceremonies on September 20, 2024

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10814: National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2024 · Executive Orders