Posted on 07/02/2004 9:52:57 AM PDT by eastforker
It will have been 30 days since the death of RR on the 4th of July. We have mourned him and have shown him respect with our Flags at half-staff. Now on the Fourth of July let us once again raise them to the top and celebrate the birth of this great nation.
The Presidential directive carried half staff through to July 5th, IIRC. Mine will be proudly displayed at half staff.
I was not aware of that, I counted 30 days.
Ditto.
I'm unsure of the proper procedure for flying the American flag at night. Is it OK if its illuminated by the light of a burning pile of UN flags?
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 6, 2004
Announcing the Death of Ronald Reagan
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES:
It is my sad duty to announce officially the death of Ronald Reagan, the fortieth President of the United States, on June 5, 2004.
We are blessed to live in a Nation, and a world, that have been shaped by the will, the leadership, and the vision of Ronald Reagan.
With an unshakable faith in the values of our country and the character of our people, Ronald Reagan renewed America's confidence and restored our Nation. His optimism, strength, and humility epitomized the American spirit. He always told us that for America the best was yet to come.
Ronald Reagan believed that God takes the side of justice and that America has a special calling to oppose tyranny and defend freedom. Through his courage and determination, he enhanced America's security and advanced the spread of peace, liberty, and democracy to millions of people who had lived in darkness and oppression. As America's President, Ronald Reagan helped change the world.
President Reagan has left us, but he has left us stronger and better. We take comfort in the knowledge that he has left us for a better place, the shining city that awaits him.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, in honor and tribute to the memory of Ronald Reagan, and as an expression of public sorrow, do hereby direct that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff at the White House and on all buildings, grounds, and Naval vessels of the United States for a period of 30 days from the day of his death. I also direct that for the same length of time, the representatives of the United States in foreign countries shall make similar arrange-ments for the display of the flag at half-staff over their Embassies, Legations, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and stations.
I hereby order that suitable honors be rendered by units of the Armed Forces under orders of the Secretary of Defense.
I do further appoint Friday, June 11, 2004, as a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States. I call on the American people to assemble on that day in their respective places of worship, there to pay homage to the memory of President Reagan. I invite the people of the world who share our grief to join us in this solemn observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-eighth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Since that directive does not give an actual date to raise it to full staff IMHO I would be technically correct. Personaly I think it would be a great gesture to fly it high on the Fourth.
I need a new 25 foot flag pole. Anybody know where to buy one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I've checked out a few on line and with shipping costs they are a bit too much. I live in central Illinois.
Build your own, real simple. There are kits with the ball on top and all. Build one for under $30.
You would be wrong both technically and generally. Flag remains at half mast until the 5th of July.
Please show me where that is written? RR died the morning of the 5th, at noon on the 4th would be thirty days.
It is worth mentioning that two of our most famous founders, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, died on the exact same day. July 4, 1826. Both of them were our presidents. And it was the 50th birthday of the United States of America.
What are the chances of that happening randomly? I think some divine intervention was at work there.
I will check on that. Sounds good. The ones I have seen advertized were from $250 to $400
The important thing is we proudly fly our flags. And if one really wants to do the correct thing, take a peek at how the nearest government installation is flying its flag that Independence Day morning.
Warned you it was odd...
;o)
The directive states "for a period of 30 days from the day of his death." One day, from the date of his death, would be June 6, two days, from the date of his death, would be June 7, and so on. Try counting to 30 using this method and you will see that it ends on July 5, 2004, when the colors are retired for that day.
Hint: Check all flag poles at government buildings on July 4, if you're determined to plow ahead.
Have seen them at Sams Club. Don't recall exact price, seemed to be around $100.
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