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Proc 9504ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9504

Death of Shimon Peres

This proclamation orders U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on September 30, 2016, to honor the death of Shimon Peres, former President and Prime Minister of Israel. The directive applies to the White House, all federal public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, naval vessels, and all U.S. diplomatic and military facilities abroad.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 68285

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 September 30, 2016
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all military posts and naval stations until sunset September 30, 2016
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff on all naval vessels until sunset September 30, 2016
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset September 30, 2016

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flags ordered to half-staff nationwide and abroad

Near term (90d)

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Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9504: Death of Shimon Peres · Executive Orders