President Trump has ordered flags at 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 be lowered to half-staff immediately and should be flown at half-staff through sunset on Monday, February 19th, 2018 as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on February 14th, 2018.
Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on Monday, February 19th, 2018.
Other government entities, businesses, and citizens are encouraged to join in this recognition.