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Proclamation 8419

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2009

This proclamation designates September 18, 2009, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day, calling on Americans to honor prisoners of war and missing-in-action service members through ceremonies and activities. It describes the flying of the POW/MIA flag at specified federal locations but contains no binding policy directives, regulatory changes, or agency mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 48355

Impact dates

  1. National POW/MIA Recognition Day observance and flag display

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 18, 2009 as National POW/MIA Recognition Day
  • Urge all Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • POW/MIA flag flown at White House, Capitol, specified departments and memorials on September 18, 2009

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8419: National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2009 · Executive Orders