Honoring the Victims of the Attack in San Bernardino, California

In simple terms

This proclamation orders U.S. flags flown at half-staff at the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and vessels nationwide and abroad through December 7, 2015, to honor victims of the December 2, 2015 attack in San Bernardino, California. It contains no substantive policy directives beyond this ceremonial mourning observance.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 76353

Record & deadlines

Dec 3, 2015Signed
Signed by the President
Dec 8, 2015FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 80 FR 76353
Federal Register PDF
Dec 7, 2015
Flags to remain at half-staff through this date

Key directives

Order that U.S. flag be flown at half-staff at White House and all public buildings and grounds through December 7, 2015
Order that U.S. flag be flown at half-staff at all military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels through December 7, 2015
Order that U.S. flag be flown at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad through December 7, 2015

What to expect

Immediate

Flags ordered to half-staff nationwide and abroad upon issuance

Near term (90d)

Flags remain at half-staff through December 7, 2015

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.