National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2016

In simple terms

This proclamation designates September 16, 2016 as National POW/MIA Recognition Day, calling on Americans to observe the day with ceremonies honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action. It directs the flying of the POW/MIA flag at specified federal locations and expresses commitment to accounting for missing service members and supporting their families.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 64757

Record & deadlines

Sep 15, 2016Signed
Signed by the President
Sep 20, 2016FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 81 FR 64757
Federal Register PDF
Sep 16, 2016
National POW/MIA Recognition Day; POW/MIA flag flown at specified federal locations

Key directives

Proclaim September 16, 2016 as National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Fly POW/MIA flag at White House, Capitol, Departments of State/Defense/Veterans Affairs, Selective Service System Headquarters, WWII/Korean/Vietnam Memorials, post offices, national cemeteries, and other locations on September 16, 2016
Urge Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities

What to expect

Immediate

POW/MIA flag to be flown September 16, 2016 at White House, Capitol, specified departments, memorials, post offices, national cemeteries, and other locations

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.