In honor of the life and service of American astronaut John Glenn, by order of the President of the United States, US flags shall be flown at half-staff today, April 6, 2017.
The President of the United States has proclaimed that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff nationwide, April 6, 2017, as a mark of respect for the memory of John Glenn who will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.
A PROCLAMATION
As a mark of respect for the memory of John Glenn, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that on the day of his interment, 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 on such day. 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.
Thank you John Glenn for your lifelong service to our country, not only as an astronaut, but as a soldier and a US Senator. Today, we salute you.
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