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Proc 9697ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9697

Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Parkland, Florida

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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 nationwide and abroad until sunset on February 19, 2018, to honor the victims of the February 14, 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 7591

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 83 FR 7591

    Federal Register PDF

  3. half-staff observance ends at sunset

Key directives

  • flags flown at half-staff at White House and all public buildings/grounds until sunset, February 19, 2018
  • flags flown at half-staff at all military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels until sunset, February 19, 2018
  • flags flown at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset, February 19, 2018

What to expect

Immediate

  • flags ordered to half-staff upon issuance

Near term (90d)

  • half-staff observance ends February 19, 2018

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9697: Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Parkland, Florida · Executive Orders