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Presidential Proclamation on Flag Protocol for Inauguration Day

Original title: Flying the Flag of the United States at Full- Staff on Inauguration Day

January 20, 2025

flag protocol Inauguration Day presidential proclamation

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The Frame

What this does

This proclamation establishes a permanent protocol for flag display on future Inauguration Days and clarifies the immediate status of flags following the death of a former president.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal agencies and military branches

These entities must adjust flag display protocols at all domestic and international facilities based on the presidential directive.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 20, 2025.

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Summary

President Donald Trump issued a proclamation ordering the United States flag to be flown at on Inauguration Day. This order applies to all federal buildings, military installations, and diplomatic facilities globally. Following the conclusion of Inauguration Day, flags are to return to to honor the late former President James Earl Carter, Jr.

Key Facts

The U.S. flag is ordered to be flown at full-staff on all future Inauguration Days.
The order applies to all federal buildings, military posts, naval vessels, and U.S. embassies worldwide.
Flags must return to half-staff after Inauguration Day to honor the late President Jimmy Carter.
The half-staff period for President Carter continues for 30 days following his death.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the flag be at full-staff on future Inauguration Days?

Yes, this proclamation mandates that the flag shall be flown at on this and all future Inauguration Days.

Why were flags at half-staff before this order?

Flags were at in recognition of the death of former President James Earl Carter, Jr., as directed by Proclamation 10876.

Why It Matters

This proclamation establishes a permanent protocol for flag display on future Inauguration Days and clarifies the immediate status of flags following the death of a former president.