Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that flags at the State Capitol and all other state buildings will be raised to full staff on Monday, Jan. 20 for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
“The official installation of a President is a historic day in the calendar of our nation and should be recognized as such,” said Gov. Pillen. “Having the flag at full staff symbolizes the respect to that office and our nation’s newly elected leader.”
Flags will fly at full staff from sunrise until sunset on Inauguration Day. The following morning, flags will return to half-staff, resuming the honor to former President Jimmy Carter. Flags are to remain at half-staff in remembrance of the former president through Jan. 28.