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Proc 8632ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8632

Death of Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles, the Last Surviving American Veteran of World War I

President Obama ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff on the day of Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles' interment to honor the last surviving American veteran of World War I. The proclamation applies to the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, embassies, and other U.S. facilities worldwide.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 11935

Impact dates

  1. Flag half-staff on day of Frank W. Buckles' interment until sunset

Key directives

  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at White House and all public buildings and grounds on day of Buckles' interment until sunset
  • Fly flag at half-staff at all military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels on same day
  • Fly flag at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad including military and naval facilities on same day

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flag half-staff order takes effect on day of interment

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Interment date not specified in proclamation, creating implementation uncertainty for facilities
  • No explicit enforcement mechanism for non-compliance
Proclamation 8632: Death of Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles, the Last Surviving American Veteran of World War I · Executive Orders