National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Friday, September 15, 2000
(Observed each year on the third Friday of September)

This Defense POW/MIA web site contains the guidance and background information presented for the 2000 National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Information posted here was to help assist local military and civilian event planners recognize those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

The 2000 POW/MIA Recognition Day poster is available. For poster details and images, please click on the picture.

News Releases

Guidance and Background Information on National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Remarks as Delivered by Deputy Secretary of Defense Rudy de Leon, National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2000 (Speech), Sep 15, 2000 Statement by the Vice President: National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Sep 15, 2000 DepSecDef de Leon Hosts POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at Pentagon (Press Advisory), Sep 14, 2000 POW/MIA Poster En Route to Troops Worldwide (News Article), Jul 18, 2000 Joint Task Force - Full Accounting: "Bright Light Newsletter" Special Edition

Missing Man Table & Honors Ceremony The annual National POW/MIA Day Presidential Proclamation The annual National POW/MIA Day message to the services, major commands and units providing background and guidance History of the POW/MIA Flag

Previous National POW/MIA Recognition Days - ( 1999 | 1998 | 1997 )