Flying the Flag of the United States at Full Staff on Inauguration Day

calendar Jan 20, 2025 · 1 min read · Citizens  ·
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Summary

This proclamation directs that the United States flag be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day to honor the occasion’s significance to the nation, its people, and its government. After Inauguration Day ends, the flag will return to half-staff in accordance with the earlier proclamation honoring the late former President Jimmy Carter.

Impacts and Benefits

  • Federal Buildings and Grounds: Ensures a unified display of respect and celebration on Inauguration Day.
  • Military Installations and Naval Vessels: Aligns all federal and military facilities with the directive, both domestically and abroad.
  • Diplomatic Missions: Demonstrates a symbolic gesture of national pride and unity to international audiences.
  • Citizens and Observers: Provides clarity on flag protocol during the overlapping commemorations of Inauguration Day and the period of mourning for a former president.