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Proc 10902ProclamationTrump 47 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 10902

U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, 2025

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

Impact dates

  1. 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

Timeline

Immediate

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

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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