Proclamation 10078-National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2020
Issued 2020-09-17 by Donald J. Trump
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On September 17, 2020, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation officially designating September 18, 2020, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. This action is a ceremonial observance intended to bring national attention to the recognition of Prisoners of War (POWs) and those Missing in Action (MIA). It calls on Federal, State
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10078-National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2020" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to mia recognition. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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