Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2021

Record & deadlines

1. May 28, 2021Signed

   Signed by the President

2. Jun 3, 2021FR published

   Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 29925

   Federal Register PDF
3. May 31, 2021

   Memorial Day observance and prayer for permanent peace

4. May 31, 2021

   National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time

5. May 31, 2021

   Flags at half-staff until noon

Key directives

• Designate Memorial Day, May 31, 2021 as day of prayer for permanent peace
• Designate 11:00 a.m. local time for prayer and reflection
• Urge press, radio, television, and information media to cooperate in observance
• Request Governors and officials direct flags at half-staff until noon on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels
• Request people display flag at half-staff from homes for customary forenoon period
• Ask all Americans to observe National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time

Who is ordered

• Governors of the United States and its Territories
• appropriate officials of all units of government

What to expect

Risks & tensions

None flagged.