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National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2025

Date: 2025-09-19

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: whitehouse

Action areas: ceremonial, military, public-safety

The proclamation designates September 19, 2025, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It calls upon federal, state, tribal, and local government officials, as well as private organizations, to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The proclamation also reaffirms a commitment to pursuing full accountability for those captured and missing in action, mentioning the identification of the 100th service member from remains repatriated from North Korea.