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Proc 10516ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10516

Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Monterey Park, California

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In simple terms

President Biden ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff at the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and embassies worldwide until sunset on January 26, 2023, to honor victims of the January 21, 2023 mass shooting in Monterey Park, California.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 4893

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 88 FR 4893

    Federal Register PDF

  3. half-staff flag status ends at sunset

Key directives

  • flags flown at half-staff at White House and all public buildings and grounds
  • flags flown at half-staff at all military posts and naval stations
  • flags flown at half-staff on all naval vessels of the Federal Government
  • flags flown at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad
  • half-staff period until sunset, January 26, 2023

What to expect

Immediate

  • flags ordered to half-staff upon proclamation

Near term (90d)

  • flags remain at half-staff until sunset January 26, 2023

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10516: Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Monterey Park, California · Executive Orders