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Proc 9461ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9461

Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Orlando, Florida

This proclamation orders U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and vessels nationwide and abroad as a mark of respect for the victims of the June 12, 2016 attack in Orlando, Florida. The half-staff period runs until sunset on June 16, 2016.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 39539

Impact dates

  1. Flags to remain at half-staff until sunset

Key directives

  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at White House and all public buildings and grounds until sunset, June 16, 2016
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all military posts and naval stations until sunset, June 16, 2016
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff on all naval vessels of the Federal Government until sunset, June 16, 2016
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset, June 16, 2016

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flags ordered to half-staff effective immediately upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Flags remain at half-staff through sunset June 16, 2016

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9461: Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Orlando, Florida · Executive Orders