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Proc 9903ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9903

Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Virginia Beach, Virginia

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 embassies abroad until sunset on June 4, 2019, to honor victims of the May 31, 2019 mass shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. It contains no policy directives beyond this ceremonial mourning observance.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 26737

Impact dates

  1. Flags returned to full-staff at sunset

Key directives

  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at White House and all public buildings and grounds until sunset, June 4, 2019
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels until sunset, June 4, 2019
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset, June 4, 2019

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flags ordered to half-staff upon proclamation signing June 1, 2019

Near term (90d)

  • Flags remain at half-staff through sunset June 4, 2019

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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