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Proc 8867ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8867

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2012

This proclamation designates September 21, 2012, 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 77 FR 59043

Impact dates

  1. POW/MIA flag flown at specified federal locations

Key directives

  • Fly POW/MIA flag at White House, Capitol, specified departments, memorials, post offices, national cemeteries, and other locations on September 21, 2012
  • Urge Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies

Timeline

Immediate

  • POW/MIA flag flown at specified federal buildings and memorials on September 21, 2012

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8867: National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2012 · Executive Orders