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Proc 8497ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8497

Honoring the Victims of the Montcoal, West Virginia, Mine Disaster

President Obama ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff at all federal public buildings, grounds, military facilities, and naval stations in West Virginia until sunset on April 18, 2010, to honor the 29 miners who died in the Upper Big Branch Mine explosion at Montcoal, West Virginia.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 19867

Impact dates

  1. Half-staff flag requirement ends at sunset

Key directives

  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all public buildings and grounds in West Virginia
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all military facilities and naval stations in West Virginia
  • Half-staff period lasts until sunset on April 18, 2010

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flags ordered to half-staff upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Half-staff requirement ends April 18, 2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8497: Honoring the Victims of the Montcoal, West Virginia, Mine Disaster · Executive Orders