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Proc 9408ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9408

Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Brussels, Belgium

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In simple terms

President Obama ordered U.S. flags to half-staff at the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, embassies, and consular facilities worldwide until sunset on March 26, 2016, to honor victims of the March 22, 2016 terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium. The proclamation expresses solidarity with Belgium and a commitment to pursue justice against the perpetrators.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 17059

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 81 FR 17059

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Flags at half-staff until sunset

Key directives

  • Order U.S. flags flown at half-staff until sunset, March 26, 2016

What to expect

Immediate

  • Flags ordered to half-staff nationwide and at all U.S. facilities abroad

Near term (90d)

  • Flags remain at half-staff through sunset March 26, 2016

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9408: Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Brussels, Belgium · Executive Orders