Proc 9951ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9951

Death of Elijah E. Cummings

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 all U.S. embassies and facilities abroad, through October 18, 2019, to honor the memory of Representative Elijah E. Cummings of Maryland following his death.

Impact dates

  1. Half-staff period ends

Key directives

  • Flags flown at half-staff through October 18, 2019

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flags ordered to half-staff upon issuance

Near term (90d)

  • Half-staff period ends October 18, 2019

Long term

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9951: Death of Elijah E. Cummings · Executive Orders