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Proc 8652ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8652

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2011

President Obama proclaimed April 9, 2011, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, calling on Americans and government officials to honor former POWs, their families, and all American prisoners of war through ceremonies and observances.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 20833

Impact dates

  1. National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 9, 2011 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe the day by honoring service members, veterans, and American prisoners of war
  • Call upon Federal, State, and local government officials and organizations to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • April 9, 2011 designated as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8652: National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2011 · Executive Orders