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Proclamation 9722

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2018

President Trump proclaimed April 9, 2018, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, calling on Americans and government officials to honor former POWs through ceremonies and expressions of gratitude. The proclamation commemorates military anniversaries and recognizes the sacrifices of approximately 500,000 U.S. service members captured as POWs since the American Revolution.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 15729

Impact dates

  1. National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 9, 2018 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
  • Call upon Americans to observe this day by honoring former POWs
  • Call upon Federal, State, and local government officials and organizations to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; April 9, 2018 designated as observance day

Near term (90d)

  • April 9, 2018 observance with ceremonies and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9722: National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2018 · Executive Orders