Death of Sandra Day O'Connor

In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

Dec 4, 2023Signed
Signed by the President
Dec 7, 2023FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 88 FR 85091
Federal Register PDF
Date TBD
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

What to expect

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