National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2016

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

Impact dates

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

Timeline

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.