NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY, 2026
Proclamation published 2026-09-16. The glorious liberty that makes America the envy of the world has been secured and sustained by brave and selfless patriots from…
- Type
- Proclamation
- Published
- 2026-09-16
Record overview
The glorious liberty that makes America the envy of the world has been secured and sustained by brave and selfless patriots from every war and conflict since the founding of our Republic. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we pause to pay everlasting tribute to the defenders of freedom who were imprisoned on foreign soil and endured brutal treatment and unimaginable horrors while held in captivity and the approximately 80,000 souls still missing in action. Today and every day, the POW/MIA flag is proudly displayed above the White House and alongside the Stars and Stripes at designated Federal office buildings nationwide. The distinctive black and white banner bearing the words “You Are Not Forgotten” stands as a righteous covenant that our Government will never abandon those who took an oath to defend the Constitution and as a visible reminder that this sacred mission is not complete until all our service members are repatriated.
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