Death of Abe Shinzo

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, and naval vessels nationwide and abroad through sunset on July 10, 2022, to honor former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo following his assassination.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 42051

Impact dates

Jul 10, 2022
Half-staff flag period ends at sunset

Key directives

U.S. flag flown at half-staff at White House and all public buildings and grounds until sunset, July 10, 2022
Flag flown at half-staff at all military posts and naval stations until sunset, July 10, 2022
Flag flown at half-staff on all naval vessels of the Federal Government until sunset, July 10, 2022
Flag flown at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset, July 10, 2022

Timeline

Immediate

Flags ordered to half-staff nationwide and at all U.S. facilities abroad

Near term (90d)

Half-staff period ends sunset July 10, 2022

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.