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Proc 10574ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10574

Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Allen, Texas

President Biden ordered U.S. flags to half-staff at the White House, all federal buildings, military posts, naval stations, and embassies worldwide through sunset on May 11, 2023, to honor victims of the May 6, 2023 mass shooting at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 30213

Impact dates

  1. half-staff flag status ends at sunset

Key directives

  • flags flown at half-staff at White House and all public buildings and grounds until sunset, May 11, 2023
  • flags flown at half-staff at all military posts and naval stations until sunset, May 11, 2023
  • flags flown at half-staff on all naval vessels of the Federal Government until sunset, May 11, 2023
  • flags flown at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset, May 11, 2023

Timeline

Immediate

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

Near term (90d)

  • flags remain at half-staff through sunset May 11, 2023

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10574: Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Allen, Texas · Executive Orders