Why U.S. Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Senator Lindsey Graham.
When the U.S. Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the U.S. Half-Staff Order Applied
United States and federal facilities described in the order
- Facilities
- Federal
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Not stated
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
Pursuant to an order by the President Donald J. Trump, flags shall be lowered immediately to half-staff in honor of the life and public service of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. Flags should remain lowered until 6 P.M. on Saturday, July 18, 2026. As a matter of flag protocol, no flag should fly higher than the US flag when it is displayed at half-staff. DEATH OF SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM Proclamations [ https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamations/ ] July 13, 2026 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Senator Lindsey Graham, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, 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 6:00 p.m. on July 18, 2026. 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifty-first. DONALD J. TRUMP Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamations/
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
U.S. Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Senator Lindsey Graham order still active?
This record is marked ongoing. Its stored effective period begins July 13, 2026 and ends July 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this U.S. half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the official-source link on this page. The government notice remains authoritative if it differs from this normalized record.