Death of Harry Reid

This proclamation orders U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, embassies, and other facilities abroad on the day of Harry Reid's interment until sunset, as a mark of respect for the former Senate Majority Leader who died on December 28, 2021.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 151

Impact dates

Date TBD
flag half-staff on day of Harry Reid's interment until sunset

Key directives

flags flown at half-staff on day of Harry Reid's interment until sunset at White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels in DC, US, territories and possessions
flags flown at half-staff same period at all US embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad including military facilities and naval vessels and stations

Timeline

Immediate

flag half-staff order takes effect on day of interment

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

interment date not specified in proclamation, creating implementation uncertainty; typical for death proclamations