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Proclamation 9861

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2019

This proclamation designates April 9, 2019 as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, honoring American service members held as prisoners of war and calling upon Americans and government officials to observe the day with ceremonies and activities honoring former POWs.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 15081

Impact dates

  1. National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 9, 2019 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

  • April 9, 2019 designated as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9861: National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2019 · Executive Orders