Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy at the Washington Navy Yard

In simple terms

President Obama orders U.S. flags flown at half-staff at the White House, all public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and embassies worldwide until sunset on September 20, 2013, to honor victims of the September 16, 2013 shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 57781

Record & deadlines

Sep 16, 2013Signed
Signed by the President
Sep 19, 2013FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 78 FR 57781
Federal Register PDF
Sep 20, 2013
half-staff flag observance ends at sunset

Key directives

U.S. flag flown at half-staff at White House and all public buildings and grounds until sunset, September 20, 2013
U.S. flag flown at half-staff at all military posts and naval stations until sunset, September 20, 2013
U.S. flag flown at half-staff on all naval vessels of the Federal Government until sunset, September 20, 2013
U.S. flag flown at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset, September 20, 2013

What to expect

Immediate

flags ordered to half-staff effective immediately upon signing

Near term (90d)

half-staff observance continues through sunset September 20, 2013

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.