Federal Order · Half-Staff

Flags at Half-Staff for Lindsey Graham

July 12, 2026 – July 18, 2026

United States Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina passed away on July 11, 2026, at the age of 71 after a brief illness. In response to his death, President Donald Trump ordered flags across the United States to be flown at half-staff to honor Graham's service to the nation. Graham was a prominent Republican senator known for his work on foreign policy and national security, and served in the Senate since 2003 until his death.

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Flags shall be flown at half-staff from July 14 through July 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM as ordered by President Trump.

Source: www.whitehouse.gov

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