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All Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Effective Immediatelyin Respect for Former First Lady Nancy Reagan

March 7, 2016

NEW YORK—As a mark of respect for Former First Lady Nancy Reagan, who was born in New York City and passed away on March 6, 2016, all flags are to be lowered immediately, by order of the Mayor of the City of New York, Bill de Blasio. Flags are to be lowered immediately, through the date of interment. This includes the American flag, the New York State and City flags, and the POW-MIA flags on all City buildings, as well as stationary flagstaffs throughout the five boroughs of the City of New York.

Flags lowered to half-staff: Effective immediately.
Flags returned to full-staff: Sunset, date of interment.

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