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Proclamation 8563

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2010

President Obama proclaimed September 17, 2010, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day, calling on Americans to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action through ceremonies and activities. The proclamation describes ongoing Defense Department efforts to account for missing service members and notes the POW/MIA flag will be flown at specified federal locations on that day.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 57839

Impact dates

  1. National POW/MIA Recognition Day observance; POW/MIA flag flown at designated federal locations

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 17, 2010, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day
  • Urge all Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued September 16, 2010
  • POW/MIA flag to be flown at designated federal sites on September 17, 2010

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8563: National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2010 · Executive Orders