Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Benghazi, Libya

In simple terms

This proclamation orders U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on September 16, 2012, to honor Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and other Americans killed in the September 11, 2012 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. The order applies to the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, vessels, and U.S. facilities abroad.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 56985

Record & deadlines

Sep 12, 2012Signed
Signed by the President
Sep 17, 2012FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 77 FR 56985
Federal Register PDF
Sep 16, 2012
Half-staff flag observance ends at sunset

Key directives

Order U.S. flag flown at half-staff at White House and all public buildings and grounds until sunset, September 16, 2012
Order U.S. flag flown at half-staff at all military posts and naval stations until sunset, September 16, 2012
Order U.S. flag flown at half-staff on all naval vessels of the Federal Government until sunset, September 16, 2012
Order U.S. flag flown at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset, September 16, 2012

What to expect

Immediate

Flags ordered to half-staff nationwide and abroad upon issuance

Near term (90d)

Half-staff observance through September 16, 2012

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.