State agencies or political subdivisions are not required to schedule employees to work non-usual hours for the sole purpose of flying the flags at half-staff. Home Flag Status. The Texas flag is at full-staff today. As our Nation's service members continue to risk their lives to protect our homeland and thwart our enemies, we must not lose sight of our desire for enduring peace. Every day, countless Americans pray and work for peace so that we may one day live in a world where American patriots need not make the ultimate sacrifice, and where all people live in freedom and prosperity.
As a Nation, we are grateful to the brave members of our Armed Services -- both past and present -- who have forged the legacy for that possibility. In honor and recognition of all of our fallen service members, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 11, , as amended 36 U.
The Congress, by Public Law , has also designated p. I urge the press, radio, television, and all other information media to cooperate in this observance. I further ask all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at p. I request the Governors of the United States and its Territories, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control.
I also request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the customary forenoon period. By order of the President of the United States, effective immediately, the United States flag at all State and government offices and all public buildings will be flown at half-staff until sunset on May 30, , in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in San Jose, California. Following is the proclamation from the President. As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 26, , in San Jose, California, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, May 30, The United States flag at all State and government offices and all public buildings will be flown at half-staff on May 15, in honor or Peace Officers Day.
Every day, we ask a great deal of the men and women of our Nation's law enforcement agencies; from ensuring public safety, to serving as front-line workers, to responding to incidents involving domestic violence, substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and homelessness, often with limited resources.
Every morning, our Nation's law enforcement officers pin on a badge and go to work, not knowing what the day will bring, and hoping to come home safely. This year, even as the COVID pandemic took a physical, mental, and emotional toll, our officers, deputies, and troopers demonstrated courage and dedication in continuing to support our communities.
As we recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, we honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty, and thank them on behalf of this grateful Nation for their service. The economic toll of the COVID pandemic has strained State, local, and Tribal budgets -- forcing many communities to stretch their funding, consider layoffs, and reduce public services.
My Administration will support our Nation's law enforcement agencies and officers and work to ensure they have the resources and research tools they need to do their jobs successfully and the funding necessary to enhance officer safety and wellness, including improving access to mental health services. We will also continue to bolster initiatives that protect our law enforcement officers' physical safety -- including those that provide for bulletproof vests and active shooter training.
This year, we also recognize that in many of our communities, especially Black and brown communities, there is a deep sense of distrust towards law enforcement; a distrust that has been exacerbated by the recent deaths of several Black and brown people at the hands of law enforcement.
These deaths have resulted in a profound fear, trauma, pain, and exhaustion for many Black and brown Americans, and the resulting breakdown in trust between law enforcement and the communities they have sworn to protect and serve ultimately makes officers' jobs harder and more dangerous as well.
In order to rebuild that trust, our State, local, and Federal Government and law enforcement agencies must protect constitutional rights, ensure accountability for misconduct, and embrace policing that reflects community values and ensures community safety.
These approaches benefit those who wear the badge and those who count on their protection. We must also stop tasking law enforcement with problems that are far beyond their jurisdictions.
From providing emergency health care to resolving school discipline issues, our communities rely on the police to perform services that often should be the duty of other institutions. We then accuse the police of failure when responsibility lies with public policy choices they did not make.
Supporting our law enforcement officers requires that we invest in underfunded public systems that provide health care, counseling, housing, education, and other social services. There are many ways we can demonstrate appreciation for our law enforcement heroes. Should tragedy strike,. Public Safety Officers' benefits must be available for the families of officers who lose their lives or are catastrophically injured in the line of duty.
This country asks much of our Federal, State, Tribal, and local police officers and deputies, and it is our solemn responsibility to ensure that those who protect and serve have the training, resources, and support they need to do their jobs well. My Administration will do everything we can to support the men and women who so courageously protect us.
By a joint resolution approved October 1, , as amended 76 Stat. I call upon all Americans to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
I also call on the Governors of the United States and its Territories, and appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day.
I further encourage all Americans to display the flag from their homes and businesses on that day. We are writing to notify you that U. Flags have been flying at half-staff since April 20th in honor and remembrance of Vice President Walter Mondale.
By order of the President of the United States, effective immediately, the United States flag at all State and government offices and all public buildings will be flown at half-staff, until sunset on the day of internment, honoring our Nation's most dedicated patriot and public servant former Vice President Walter Mondale.
Today, our Nation mourns the loss of one of our Nation's most dedicated patriots and public servants. As Minnesota's Attorney General, he drew national attention in a landmark case before the U.
Supreme Court that established that indigent criminal defendants have the right to legal counsel. As a Senator, he was instrumental in the passage of The Fair Housing Act to combat racial discrimination in housing, Title IX to provide more opportunities for women, and numerous laws to protect our environment.
Walter Mondale defined the modern vice presidency, elevating the position into a true partnership with the President. As Vice President, he helped lay the groundwork for the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, the Panama Canal Treaty, and nuclear arms negotiations with the Soviet Union. As the Democratic nominee for President, he made history when he became the first Presidential nominee of either party to select a woman as his running mate.
In continuing his service as the United States Ambassador to Japan, he became the voice and face of America to that important ally. For nearly 60 years he had a remarkable partnership with his wife Joan, a devoted advocate for the arts, who passed away in We mourned when he lost his daughter Eleanor in and today our Nation's sympathies lie with his sons Ted and William and his six grandchildren.
It reads, "We told the truth. We obeyed the law. We kept the peace. As a mark of respect for Walter Mondale and his life of service to our Nation, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including section 7 of title 4, United States Code, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, on the day of interment.
I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations. By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, immediately until sunset on Tuesday, April 20, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Please distribute this information throughout your department for compliance with this order as soon as possible. A copy of the Proclamation is available attached. As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on April 15, , in Indianapolis, Indiana, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, April 20, By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff an additional day in honor and remembrance of Congressman Alcee Hastings, of Florida.
A copy of the Presidents Statement is attached here. I had the privilege of getting to know Alcee Hastings during the years when he served in the House of Representatives and I served in the United States Senate and later as Vice President.
I greatly admired him for his singular sense of humor, and for always speaking the truth bluntly and without reservation. A trailblazing lawyer who grew up in the Jim Crow South, Alcee was outspoken because he was passionate about helping our nation live up to its full promise for all Americans. It was a passion he forged as a pioneering civil rights lawyer in the s, fighting tirelessly to desegregate hotels, restaurants, and public spaces in south Florida — a trailblazing spirit to advocate for what is right that guided him throughout his life.
Across his long career of public service, Alcee always stood up to fight for equality, and always showed up for the working people he represented and even in his final battle with cancer, he simply never gave up. By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, immediately until sunset on Tuesday, April 6, as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol on Friday, April 2, As a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol on Friday, April 2, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, April 6, By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, immediately until sunset on Saturday, March 27, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 22, , in Boulder, Colorado.
A copy of the Proclamation is available here. As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 22, , in Boulder, Colorado, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, March 27, By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, immediately until sunset on Monday, March 22, in honor of and remembrance of the victims of the shooting in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 16, , in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, March 22, In accordance with Executive Order , and in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day on Sunday, October 3, , Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown In honor of the more than 6, lives lost due to COVID, and the families they left behind, Governor Laura Kelly has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the state effective immediately to sundown Wednesday, September Flag Honors.
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