36 U.S.C. § 148Chapter 1

§148. U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day

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§148. U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day

(a) Designation.—March 9 is U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day.

(b) Proclamation.—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.

Last amended: December 31, 2024

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