[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 14, 2021)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 19567-19568]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-07755]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 10176 of April 9, 2021

                
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 
                2021

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Throughout our Nation's history, those who have served 
                in our Armed Forces have steadfastly stood in defense 
                of the United States and of freedom throughout the 
                world. Although countless courageous service members 
                and civilians have given their lives for our Nation, 
                more than half a million others have sacrificed their 
                own freedom as prisoners of war so the cause of liberty 
                always prevails.

                Enduring with limitless dignity and determination, 
                these former prisoners of war are a powerful reminder 
                that their indomitable spirit could not be broken, even 
                by brutal treatment in contravention of international 
                law and morality. Despite the terrible suffering 
                inflicted upon them by their captors in harsh prisons 
                and camps in Europe and Asia, American prisoners of war 
                steadfastly demonstrated their devotion to duty, honor, 
                and country.

                On this day and every day, let us honor all who have 
                borne the hardships of captivity in service to our 
                Nation, remember the brave men and women who were held 
                as prisoners in foreign lands during our Nation's past 
                conflicts, and recognize those at home who anxiously 
                awaited their loved ones' return. Their faith in God, 
                love of family, and trust in our Nation are an 
                inspiration to all Americans, and we will always 
                remember their sacrifices.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of 
                the United States of America, by virtue of the 
                authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws 
                of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2021, 
                as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. I 
                call upon all Americans to observe this day by honoring 
                the service and sacrifice of all former prisoners of 
                war as our Nation expresses its eternal gratitude for 
                their sacrifice. I also call upon Federal, State, and 
                local government officials and organizations to observe 
                this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                ninth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                fifth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2021-07755
Filed 4-13-21; 8:45 am]
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