Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

In simple terms

This proclamation orders U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and vessels, as well as U.S. embassies and facilities abroad, through sunset on July 22, 2016, to honor victims of the July 17, 2016 attack on police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 47687

Record & deadlines

Jul 18, 2016Signed
Signed by the President
Jul 21, 2016FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 81 FR 47687
Federal Register PDF
Jul 22, 2016
flags return to full-staff at sunset

Key directives

U.S. flag flown at half-staff at White House and all public buildings and grounds until sunset, July 22, 2016
U.S. flag flown at half-staff at all military posts and naval stations until sunset, July 22, 2016
U.S. flag flown at half-staff on all naval vessels of the Federal Government until sunset, July 22, 2016
U.S. flag flown at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset, July 22, 2016

What to expect

Immediate

flags lowered to half-staff nationwide and at all U.S. facilities abroad

Near term (90d)

flags remain at half-staff until sunset July 22, 2016

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.