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Proc 10292ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10292

Death of General Colin Powell

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In simple terms

President Biden ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on October 22, 2021, to honor the death of General Colin Powell, former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 58203

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 58203

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Flags return to full-staff at sunset

Key directives

  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at White House and all public buildings, grounds, military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels until sunset October 22, 2021
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad for same duration

What to expect

Immediate

  • Flags ordered to half-staff on October 18, 2021

Near term (90d)

  • Flags remain at half-staff through sunset October 22, 2021

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10292: Death of General Colin Powell · Executive Orders