President Trump proclaims April 9, 2019, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day.

"NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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, 2019, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day.  I call upon Americans to observe this day by honoring the service and sacrifice of all our former prisoners of war and to express our Nation’s 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."

presidential proclamation national former prisoner war recognition day 2019

For those in our membership, our friends and our neighbors, the F-4 Phantom II Society salutes you and thanks you for your service, sacrifice and continued strength.