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National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day Proclamation 2019

President Trump signed Proclamation 2019-07525 on April 8, 2019, designating a national day of recognition for former prisoners of war. The proclamation directs federal recognition and observance of former POWs. The direct impact on Americans is symbolic recognition through federal proclamation; it does not create new legal rights, benefits, or programs.