As a mark of respect for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, President Obama has directed that flags be flown at half-staff effective immediately and ending at sunset April 20, 2013. The Vermont State House, all Federal and State Facilities around the state and public buildings and grounds around the state. Per Federal Code P.L. 94-344 and Presidential Order.
Which flags will be lowered:
The US flag, Vermont State flag, POW flags, and any other flags **
Date the flags are to be lowered:
Immediately, Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Date the flags are to return to full staff:
Sunset, April, 20, 2013
Reason to lower flag(s):
As a mark of respect for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, President Obama has directed that flags be flown at half-staff effective immediately and ending at sunset April 20, 2013.
** Please note all flags must fly at half-staff for that period of time.
Rule: When the U.S. flag is lowered, the Vermont flag, the POW flag, and any other flag must also be lowered, because the U.S. flag must always fly above or equal to any other flags that are flown.
Flags to be lowered to half staff - immediately, Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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