 Why Are US Flags At Half Mast Today?

Why Are US Flags At Half Mast Today?

As of today, November 29, 2023, the US flag is at half-mast across the United States in honor of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

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the flag be flown at half-mast until sunset on the day of her interment.

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Rosalynn Carter passed away on November 21, 2023, at the age of 95.

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She was the wife of former President Jimmy Carter, and she served as First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981.

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Rosalynn Carter was a tireless advocate for human rights, mental health, and children's issues.

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She founded the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Peace, which works to resolve conflicts peacefully and prevent violence.

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She also served as the Honorary Chair of the Carter Center

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In addition to the executive order, President Biden also issued a proclamation on November 25, 2023

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in which he praised Rosalynn Carter's "lifetime of service to our nation and the world.

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