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Proc 10658ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10658

Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Lewiston, Maine

President Biden ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and vessels nationwide until sunset October 30, 2023, to honor victims of the October 25, 2023 mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. The same directive applies to all U.S. embassies, consular offices, and military facilities abroad for the same duration.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 74327

Impact dates

  1. Flags return to full-staff at sunset

Key directives

  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at White House and all public buildings/grounds until sunset October 30, 2023
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels until sunset October 30, 2023
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset October 30, 2023

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flags ordered to half-staff upon proclamation signing

Near term (90d)

  • Flags remain at half-staff until sunset October 30, 2023

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10658: Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Lewiston, Maine · Executive Orders