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Proc 10682ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10682

Death of Sandra Day O'Connor

This proclamation orders U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff on the day of Sandra Day O'Connor's interment at the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and U.S. facilities abroad until sunset that day, as a mark of respect for the former Supreme Court Justice.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 85091

Impact dates

  1. Flag half-staff on day of interment until sunset

Key directives

  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff on day of Sandra Day O'Connor's interment until sunset at White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels in DC, U.S., territories and possessions
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff for same period at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad including military facilities and naval vessels and stations

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flag half-staff order issued for day of interment

Near term (90d)

  • Implementation of flag protocol on day of interment (date unspecified in document)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Interment date not specified in proclamation, creating implementation uncertainty; flag status depends on external scheduling
Proclamation 10682: Death of Sandra Day O'Connor · Executive Orders