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Proclamation 11068

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2026

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates September 18, 2026, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor American service members who were prisoners of war and those still missing in action. It commemorates the sacrifices of POW/MIAs, highlights the work of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), and calls for continued efforts to account for all missing service members.

Federal Register Open PDF 91 FR 59973

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 91 FR 59973

    Federal Register PDF
  3. 3d ago

    National POW/MIA Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 18, 2026 as National POW/MIA Recognition Day

What to expect

Immediate

  • National POW/MIA Recognition Day proclaimed for September 18, 2026

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 11068: National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2026 · Executive Orders