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Proc 9775ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9775

Death of Senator John Sidney McCain III

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 naval vessels throughout the United States and its territories until sunset on the day of Senator John McCain's interment. It also extends the same half-staff directive to all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including military and naval facilities.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 44171

Impact dates

  1. Half-staff flag display ends at sunset on day of Senator McCain's interment

Key directives

  • U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff at White House and all public buildings/grounds until sunset on day of interment
  • Flag to be flown at half-staff at all military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels
  • Flag to be flown at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and facilities abroad

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flags ordered to half-staff effective immediately upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Half-staff observance continues until day of interment (expected within this window)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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