    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 10081 of September 18, 2020
    Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation
    Today, our Nation mourns the loss of a trailblazer, not only in the
    field of law, but in the history of our country. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
    served more than 27 years as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
    of the United States. She was a loving wife to her late husband Martin,
    and a caring mother to her two children Jane and James.
    Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an inspiration to all Americans. Having lost her
    older sister and mother before graduating high school, she entered law
    school as both a wife and a mother, and one of the few women in her
    class. After graduating from law school in 1959, she worked tirelessly
    for more than 34 years as a litigator and jurist and, in 1993, she
    became just the second woman to sit on the Supreme Court of the United
    States. Renowned for her powerful dissents at the Supreme Court, Justice
    Ginsburg epitomized powerful yet respectful argument; that you can
    disagree with someone without being disagreeable to them. Justice
    Ginsburg's work helped bring about greater equality for women, secure
    rights for the disabled, and will continue to influence our Nation for
    generations to come. In addition to her quick mind, she brought flair to
    the bench with her stylish jabots and her warm friendships among
    colleagues, even those with whom she often disagreed, most notably with
    the late Justice Antonin Scalia.
    A fighter to the end, Justice Ginsburg defeated cancer and the odds
    numerous times--all while continuing to serve on the Court. Her
    commitment to the law and her fearlessness in the face of death inspired
    countless ``RBG''; fans, and she continues to serve as a role model to
    countless women lawyers. Her legacy and contribution to American history
    will never be forgotten.
    As a mark of respect for Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the
    United States, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the
    Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including section
    7 of title 4, United States Code, that the flag of the United States
    shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and on all public
    buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on
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    naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and
    throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until
    sunset, on the day of interment. 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 eighteenth day of
    September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fifth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP