National POW/MIA Recognition Day

National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM—11:30 AM

About this event

Join us as we recognize prisoners of war and America’s sons and daughters who remain missing with our annual wreath laying at the Memorial’s POW/MIA flag, located on the east lawn (behind the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument). Regular admission fees apply.

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National D-Day Memorial

We honor the Allied forces who participated on D-Day, June 6, 1944 during WWII, through field trips, guided tours, and other educational initiatives.