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Proc 10217ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10217

Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in San Jose, California

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In simple terms

President Biden ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff at the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and vessels, as well as all U.S. embassies and facilities abroad, until sunset on May 30, 2021, to honor victims of the May 26, 2021 mass shooting in San Jose, California.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 29171

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 29171

    Federal Register PDF

  3. half-staff flag observance ends at sunset

Key directives

  • flags at half-staff at White House and all public buildings/grounds until sunset May 30, 2021
  • flags at half-staff at all military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels until sunset May 30, 2021
  • flags at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset May 30, 2021

What to expect

Immediate

  • flags ordered to half-staff effective immediately upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • half-staff observance continues through sunset May 30, 2021

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10217: Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in San Jose, California · Executive Orders