16/09/2022
Beginning in 1979, Congress and the President declared the third Friday of September as POW/MIA Recognition Day. Today, we recognize the prisoners of war and those members of the armed forces missing in action while serving our country.
The following are the numbers of American service members who were prisoners of war throughout our country's recent history:
• World War II: 130,201 imprisoned; 14,072 died
• Korean War: 7,140 imprisoned; 2,701 died
• Vietnam War: 725 imprisoned; 64 died
• Since 1991: 37 imprisoned
The following are the numbers of Americans who are still missing:
• World War II: 73,515
• Korean War: 7,841
• Vietnam War: 1,626
• Cold War: 126
• Since 1991: 6
They will not be forgotten.
(Source: Military.com)