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Proclamation 10972

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2025

This proclamation designates September 19, 2025, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor American prisoners of war and those missing in action. It commemorates past sacrifices, references prior repatriation efforts from the first Trump administration, and calls on government officials and private organizations to observe the day with ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 90 FR 46025

Impact dates

  1. National POW/MIA Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • Federal, State, tribal, and local government officials and private organizations called to observe September 19, 2025 with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • September 19, 2025 designated as National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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