Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73not60
§148 U.s. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day
Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle I— Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies › Part A— Observances and Ceremonies › Chapter 1— PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES › § 148
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Title 36, §148
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(a)March 9 is U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day.
(b)The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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36 U.S.C. § 148
Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances
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Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60