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Proclamation 9102

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2014

This proclamation designates April 9, 2014, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. It calls on Americans and government officials to honor former prisoners of war, service members, and veterans through ceremonies and observances. The document contains no substantive policy directives, funding allocations, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 20747

Impact dates

  1. National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • proclaim April 9, 2014 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
  • call upon all Americans to observe this day by honoring American prisoners of war, service members, and veterans
  • call upon Federal, State, and local government officials and organizations to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • designation of April 9, 2014 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

Near term (90d)

  • observance ceremonies and activities on April 9, 2014

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • no binding obligations on agencies or officials; 'call upon' language is hortatory not mandatory
Proclamation 9102: National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2014 · Executive Orders