Presidential Document
28 Jan 2025
government, united states, proclamation, inauguration, flag
🇺🇸Proclamation on Flying the U.S. Flag at Full-Staff on Inauguration Day
Proclamation 10885 declares that the flag of the United States shall be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day in honor of the nation's democratic values. The proclamation outlines the responsibilities of federal buildings, military installations, and embassies, establishing a tradition of honoring the significance of Inauguration Day. Upon its conclusion, the flag is to return to half-staff to honor the memory of a former president.
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