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Proclamation 9591

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2017

This proclamation designates April 9, 2017, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, honoring American service members who were imprisoned during war. It commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Bataan Death March and calls upon Americans and government officials to observe the day with ceremonies honoring former POWs.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 17747

Impact dates

  1. National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 9, 2017 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
  • Call upon Americans to observe this day by honoring service and sacrifice of former POWs
  • Call upon Federal, State, and local government officials and organizations to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued designating April 9, 2017 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

Near term (90d)

  • Observance of National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day on April 9, 2017

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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