Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

This proclamation orders U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and embassies worldwide until sunset on the day of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's interment, following her death on September 18, 2020.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 60345

Impact dates

Date TBD
Flags at half-staff until sunset on day of interment

Key directives

Order that U.S. flag be flown at half-staff at White House and on all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels in D.C., U.S., territories and possessions until sunset on day of interment
Direct that flag be flown at half-staff for same period at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including military facilities and naval vessels and stations

Timeline

Immediate

Flags ordered to half-staff effective immediately upon signing

Near term (90d)

Flags remain at half-staff until sunset on day of interment (date unspecified in document)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Interment date not specified in proclamation, creating implementation uncertainty; flag status dependent on funeral scheduling