U.S. Flag Half-Staff Protocol & Presidential Proclamations Explorer

Ceremonial Flagpole Dais Idle Staff

Position: 100% (Peak)

State: Full Staff

Statutory Law: 4 U.S.C. § 7(m)

Ceremonial Rule: Under 4 U.S.C. § 7(m), the flag must first be hoisted briskly to the peak for an instant before being lowered slowly to half-staff, and raised again to peak before lowering at sunset.

Manual Halyard Scrubber 100% (Peak)

Wind Velocity 14 kts

Presidential Proclamation Analyzer Executive Authority

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Honoree / Entity: Dolly Parton

Ordering Authority: Presidential Discretion (Executive Order)

Statutory Duration: Day of Interment / Presidential Directive

Mandatory Federal Jurisdiction: White House, Military Posts, Naval Bases & Embassies

Civilian / Private Adherence: Voluntary Civic Respect (Encouraged)

Title 4 U.S.C. § 7 Verification Checklist

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Mandatory Peak Touch: Must physically hit 100% staff apex before lowering to 50% half-staff.
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Sunset Elevation Salute: Flag must re-ascend to peak prior to sunset lowering ceremony.
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Gubernatorial Concurrence: 2007 amendment grants Governors concurrent power for state residents.

Civic Proclamation Notice Document