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Proc 9046ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9046

Death of Thomas S. Foley Former Speaker of the House of Representatives

President Obama ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff on October 29, 2013, at the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and embassies worldwide to honor the death of former Speaker of the House Thomas S. Foley.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 65513

Impact dates

  1. Flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide and worldwide

Key directives

  • Flags flown at half-staff at White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels in DC, US, territories and possessions on October 29, 2013
  • Flags flown at half-staff at all US embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad including military facilities and naval vessels and stations on October 29, 2013

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flag half-staff order takes effect October 29, 2013

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9046: Death of Thomas S. Foley Former Speaker of the House of Representatives · Executive Orders