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Proc 10902ProclamationTrump 47 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 10902

U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, 2025

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In simple terms

President Trump issued a ceremonial proclamation designating March 9, 2025, as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, as mandated by Public Law 118-31 (2023). The proclamation recounts recent hostage and detainee releases achieved by the administration and calls for flag-flying and observances, but contains no substantive policy directives, sanctions, or operational mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 90 FR 11889

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 90 FR 11889

    Federal Register PDF

  3. U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day observance and flag display

Key directives

  • fly Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag at White House on March 9, 2025
  • call upon people to observe with programs, ceremonies, and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • flag flown at White House
  • day of observance March 9, 2025

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10902: U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, 2025 · Executive Orders