Presidential Proclamation for National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2025
September 19, 2025
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The Frame
This proclamation sets a national day of observance to honor military personnel who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action and highlights ongoing government efforts to recover remains.
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Military families
Families of missing service members are the focus of ongoing government efforts to provide accountability and identification of remains.
Federal, State, and local government officials
These officials are called upon to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Last recorded activity September 19, 2025.
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Summary
Key Facts
- September 19, 2025, is officially proclaimed as National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
- The proclamation honors service members from conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam.
- The U.S. government maintains a commitment to account for over 80,000 missing service members.
- The document references the repatriation of approximately 250 remains from North Korea during the President's first term.
Why It Matters
This proclamation sets a national day of observance to honor military personnel who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action and highlights ongoing government efforts to recover remains.
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Continued focus on POW/MIA recovery
The document highlights a specific, ongoing administrative priority regarding the identification of remains from the Korean War.
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