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Prisoner of war - Wikipedia A prisoner of war (POW) is a person held captive by a belligerent power during or immediately after an armed conflict The earliest recorded usage of the phrase "prisoner of war" dates back to 1610 [a] Belligerents hold prisoners of war for a range of reasons
POW MIA History - National POW MIA Memorial Museum A prisoner of war (POW, enemy prisoner of war (EPW) or “missing-captured”) is a person, whether combatant or non-combatant, who is held in custody by a belligerent power during or immediately after an armed conflict The earliest recorded usage of the phrase “prisoner of war” dates to 1660
POW MIA | U. S. Department of War The Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency remains relentless in its mission to provide the fullest possible accounting to their families and the nation, until they're home
California Pow Wows: When, Where, and What Are They? Pow Wows, also referred to as pow wow or pow-wow, are gatherings of Native American tribes to celebrate and honor Native cultures, traditions, ancestors and life
Prisoner of war (POW) | Britannica prisoner of war (POW), any person captured or interned by a belligerent power during war In the strictest sense it is applied only to members of regularly organized armed forces, but by broader definition it has also included guerrillas, civilians who take up arms against an enemy openly, or noncombatants associated with a military force
POWs in American History: A Synopsis - U. S. National Park Service Life as a POW meant many forced marches in subfreezing weather, solitary confinement, brutal punishments and attempts at political "re-education " Here prisoners received their first systematic dose of indoctrination techniques by their captors
What Is a Prisoner of War and What Are Their Rights? A prisoner of war (POW) is an individual held captive by a belligerent power during or immediately following an armed conflict This status is rooted in international law, which aims to ensure humane treatment for those no longer participating in hostilities
AXPOW home page Provides interviews, documentaries, biographies, memoirs, and factual information on the US Prisoner of War experience in Southeast Asia
Event | SoCal Pow Wow The Pow Wow is a three-day event of music and dance that is both a celebration and competition with participants vying for prizes and honoring enduring Native traditions