Gov. Tate Reeves today directed that all flags of the United States of America and the state of Mississippi be flown at full-staff on all buildings and grounds of the state and all areas under its jurisdiction beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset on Monday, Jan. 20, in recognition of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the nation’s 47th president.
Similar actions have been taken by the governors of numerous other states.
“This is a historic day for America, and Mississippi looks forward to celebrating it,” said Reeves. “Our state is excited for Donald J. Trump to be sworn in as president, and we look forward to supporting his America First agenda. Mississippi is ready to help Make America Great Again!”
All flags will be returned to half-staff at sunrise on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and will remain at half-staff through sunset on Tuesday, Jan. 28, which ends a 30-day period proclaimed by President Joe Biden "as an expression of public sorrow" following the death of former President Jimmy Carter on Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100.
The U.S. flag code states, “The flag shall be flown at half-staff 30 days from the death of the President or a former President.”
