    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 117, 108th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 7694 of July 28, 2003

    Death of Bob Hope

    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation

    Today, America mourns the loss of one of its great treasures. A gifted
    comedian who entertained audiences for decades with his unique talents,
    Bob Hope brought joy and laughter to our Nation. By tirelessly
    entertaining America's troops, he demonstrated his extraordinary love of
    country and devotion to the men and women who have served in our
    military.
    As a mark of respect for the memory of Bob Hope, I hereby order, by the
    authority vested in me as President of the United States 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.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
    of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand three, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
    eighth.
    GEORGE W. BUSH

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