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Proclamation 9252

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2015

This proclamation designates April 9, 2015, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. It calls on Americans and government officials to honor former POWs, service members, and veterans through ceremonies and observances. The document contains no substantive policy directives, funding mechanisms, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 19867

Impact dates

  1. National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • proclaim April 9, 2015 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

  • proclamation of April 9, 2015 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

Near term (90d)

  • observance on April 9, 2015

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9252: National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2015 · Executive Orders