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Proc 9588ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9588

Honoring the Memory of John Glenn

This proclamation orders U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff on the day of John Glenn's interment at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and U.S. facilities abroad until sunset that day. It is a ceremonial mark of respect for the deceased astronaut and senator with no substantive policy directives.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 17377

Impact dates

  1. flag half-staff on day of John Glenn's interment until sunset

Key directives

  • U.S. flag flown at half-staff on day of John Glenn's interment until sunset at White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels domestically and in territories
  • U.S. flag flown at half-staff same day and period at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad including military and naval facilities

Timeline

Immediate

  • flag half-staff order takes effect on day of John Glenn's interment

Near term (90d)

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Long term

—

Risks & tensions

  • interment date not specified in proclamation, creating implementation uncertainty
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