Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2023

This proclamation designates Memorial Day, May 29, 2023, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, sets 11:00 a.m. local time for prayer and reflection, requests flags be flown at half-staff until noon, and asks Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. It also encourages posting tributes to the Veterans Legacy Memorial website.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 35729

Impact dates

May 29, 2023
Memorial Day observance: prayer for permanent peace, 11:00 a.m. prayer/reflection time, half-staff flags until noon, 3:00 p.m. National Moment of Remembrance

Key directives

Designate Memorial Day, May 29, 2023 as day of prayer for permanent peace
Designate 11:00 a.m. local time for prayer and reflection
Urge media cooperation in observance
Request governors and officials direct flags at half-staff until noon
Encourage tributes through Veterans Legacy Memorial website
Request people display flags at half-staff from homes for customary forenoon period

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Flag half-staff observance on May 29, 2023 until noon
Prayer and reflection at 11:00 a.m. local time
National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.