HashtagsCompiled on | #POWMIARecognitionDay, #POWMIA, #MIA |
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Related Hashtags | #NeverForget, #NeverForgotten, #YouAreNotForgotten, #POW, #HonorThem, #Veterans |
2023 Date | September 15, 2023 |
2024 Date | September 20, 2024 |
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is dedicated to commemorating the sacrifices and resilience of prisoners of war (POWs) and those who are missing in action (MIA). This important observance is both a recognition of their service and a promise that the nation will do everything within its power to account for soldiers who have yet to return home. The day was instituted by an Act of Congress in 1998. The observance had existed unofficially for many years prior, with the Vietnam War being a notable catalyst that amplified awareness. It is a day rooted in remembrance, steadfast determination, and unyielding commitment to those who wore the nation's uniform and didn't make it back. Today, it serves as a potent reminder for many families, citizens, and veterans that the price of freedom is unending vigilance and unyielding loyalty to those who risk and sacrifice their lives for the nation's safety and freedom. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is punctuated by ceremonies and observances across the country, involving various communities, military installations, and high-level officials. It underscores the ongoing efforts to account for the missing, demonstrating that the nation's commitment to its servicemembers is unwavering. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is held annually on the third Friday of September. Top Tweets for MIA Recognition DayUpdated
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MIA Recognition Day references and related siteswww.pow-miafamilies.org: History of MIA Recognition Day |
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