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Proc 8622ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8622

Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Tucson, Arizona

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In simple terms

This proclamation orders U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels nationwide and in territories through January 14, 2011, to honor victims of the January 8, 2011 shooting in Tucson, Arizona. The same half-staff directive applies to all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including military and naval installations.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 2241

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 76 FR 2241

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Flags to remain at half-staff until sunset

Key directives

  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at White House and all public buildings/grounds until sunset January 14, 2011
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all military posts and naval stations until sunset January 14, 2011
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff on all naval vessels of the Federal Government until sunset January 14, 2011
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset January 14, 2011

What to expect

Immediate

  • Flags ordered to half-staff nationwide and abroad

Near term (90d)

  • Flags remain at half-staff through January 14, 2011

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8622: Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Tucson, Arizona · Executive Orders