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Proc 8713ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8713

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2011

This proclamation designates September 16, 2011, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day, calling for the display of the POW/MIA flag at specified federal locations and urging Americans to observe the day with ceremonies. It contains no substantive policy directives, regulatory changes, or agency mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 58377

Impact dates

  1. National POW/MIA Recognition Day; flag display at specified locations

Key directives

  • Fly POW/MIA flag at White House, Capitol, State, Defense, Veterans Affairs, Selective Service System Headquarters, WWII Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, post offices, national cemeteries, and other locations on September 16, 2011
  • Urge Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • POW/MIA flag flown at designated federal buildings on September 16, 2011

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8713: National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2011 · Executive Orders