Half-staff Flag Observance for Barbara Bush

As a mark of respect for the memory of Barbara Bush, former First Lady, the President has issued a proclamation ordering that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff now, April 18, until sunset, on the day of interment on Saturday, April 21. Accordingly, the Governor of South Carolina directs that flags atop the State Capitol Building be flown at half-staff immediately and until sunset on the day of interment.