Death of Madeleine Korbel Albright

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

Impact dates

Mar 27, 2022
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

Timeline

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.