Stars & Stripes Updates, News and Proclamations

A Proclamation on Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Monterey Park, California As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on January 21, 2023, in Monterey Park, California, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby…

A Proclamation on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2022 On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor the memories of the 2,403 service members and civilians whose lives were cut short on that tragic December morning.  We reflect on the resilience of America’s Armed Forces, who withstood the attack and built the most capable fighting force…

A Proclamation on Fire Prevention Week, 2022 In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed October 9th the first Fire Prevention Day, calling on the public to learn more about the risks of deadly fires and commemorating the thousands who had lost their lives to these tragedies.  More than a century later, our Nation observes Fire Prevention Week…

A Proclamation on the Death of Queen Elizabeth II SEPTEMBER 08, 2022•     Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch.  She defined an era. In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their…

In memory of Rep. Jacqueline Walorski U.S. flags will fly at half-staff President Biden ordered all United States Flags to half-staff August 3-4, 2022, in honor of the passing of Representative Jackie Walorski. Walorski has represented Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives since 2013. She died Wednesday,…

A Proclamation on the Death of Abe Shinzo JULY 08, 2022 The longest serving Prime Minister in Japan’s history, Abe Shinzo was a proud servant of the Japanese people and a faithful friend to the United States.  He worked with American Presidents of both parties to deepen the Alliance between our nations and advance a common vision…