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Proc 10289ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10289

National Peace Officers' Memorial Service

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In simple terms

This proclamation orders U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff on October 16, 2021, at the White House, all federal public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and vessels nationwide and in territories, as well as at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad to honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty and their families during the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service in Washington, D.C.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 58197

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 58197

    Federal Register PDF

  3. flags to be flown at half-staff

Key directives

  • Flags flown at half-staff at White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts and naval stations, and naval vessels in D.C., U.S., territories and possessions on Saturday, October 16, 2021
  • Flags flown at half-staff for same length of time at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including military facilities and naval vessels and stations

What to expect

Immediate

  • flag half-staff order takes effect October 16, 2021

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10289: National Peace Officers' Memorial Service · Executive Orders