Death of Barbara Bush

This proclamation orders U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and vessels, as well as at all U.S. embassies and facilities abroad, until sunset on the day of Barbara Bush's interment as a mark of respect following her death.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 17735

Impact dates

Date TBD
flags at half-staff until sunset on day of Barbara Bush's interment

Key directives

U.S. flag shall be flown at half-staff at White House and all public buildings and grounds until sunset on day of interment
flag shall be flown at half-staff for same period at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations

Timeline

Immediate

flags ordered to half-staff upon proclamation signing

Near term (90d)

flags remain at half-staff until sunset on day of interment

Long term

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Risks & tensions

interment date not specified in proclamation, creating operational uncertainty for flag status duration