Proc 9698ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9698

Death of Billy Graham

President Trump ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and embassies worldwide on the day of Reverend Billy Graham's interment until sunset.

Impact dates

  1. flag half-staff order effective on day of Billy Graham's interment until sunset

Key directives

  • flags flown at half-staff on day of Billy Graham's interment until sunset at White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels in DC, US, territories, and possessions
  • flags flown at half-staff for same period at all US embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad including military facilities and naval vessels and stations

Timeline

Immediate

  • flag half-staff order takes effect on day of interment

Near term (90d)

Long term

Risks & tensions

  • interment date not specified in proclamation, creating implementation uncertainty; text says 'on the day of his interment' without naming the date
Proclamation 9698: Death of Billy Graham · Executive Orders