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Proc 10351ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10351

Death of Madeleine Korbel Albright

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In simple terms

President Biden ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff from March 23 through sunset on March 27, 2022, to honor the death of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve in that role.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 17141

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 17141

    Federal Register PDF

  3. flags return to full-staff at sunset

Key directives

  • U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff at White House and all public buildings and grounds until sunset March 27, 2022
  • Flag to be flown at half-staff at all military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels until sunset March 27, 2022
  • Flag to be flown at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset March 27, 2022

What to expect

Immediate

  • flags lowered to half-staff nationwide and at all U.S. facilities abroad

Near term (90d)

  • flags remain at half-staff through March 27, 2022

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10351: Death of Madeleine Korbel Albright · Executive Orders