[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 123, 111th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8451--NOV. 6, 2009

Proclamation 8451 of November 6, 2009
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation

Our Nation's thoughts and prayers are with the service members,
civilians, and families affected by the tragic events at Fort Hood,
Texas. The brave victims, who risked their lives to protect their fellow
countrymen, serve as a constant source of strength and inspiration to
all Americans. We ask God to watch over the fallen, the wounded, and all
those who are suffering at this difficult hour.
As a mark of respect honoring the victims of the tragedy at Fort Hood,
Texas, 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 sunset, Tuesday, November 10, 2009. I
also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same
length of time 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 sixth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the

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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
fourth.
BARACK OBAMA