U.S. Flags Will Fly at Half-Staff for Jimmy Carter During Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Mar. 15, 2025

Jimmy Carter; a U.S. flag at half-staff (stock image).Photo:Getty(2)

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American flags will fly at half-staff at all U.S. federal buildings in honor ofJimmy CarterduringDonald Trump’s presidential inauguration in January.

The 39th U.S. president and Nobel Peace Prize winnerdied on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 100 at home in Plains, Ga.

According to theflag code, the U.S. flag should be flown at half-mast for the next 30 days at “all federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels” across the country and its territories in Carter’s memory. The tradition is done after the death of the president or a former president, per theUnited States Department of Veteran Affairs.

Donald Trump; Jimmy Carter.Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty, Jessica McGowan/Getty

Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty, Jessica McGowan/Getty

In relation to Carter’s death, the flags are expected to be at half-staff until Jan. 28, 2025.

Notably, Trump is set to take office on Jan. 20, which is also Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Therefore, a flag should fly at half-staff during his inauguration and for the subsequent week.

A flag flying at half-mast signifies a period of mourning for the country.

After Carter died,Trump released a statementto honor him.

“The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude.” Trump said. “Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers.”

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PEOPLE previously reportedthat Carter will be buried alongside his late wife of 77 years,Rosalynn Carter, at the modest Georgia home they shared for decades.

Carter, who had entered hospice care in February 2023, was unable to see outside visitors, though he made an appearance at Rosalynn’sstar-studded tribute service in Atlantain November 2023. One day later, he attended her private funeral service.

Carter also was able tofulfill a final wishthis November, casting a vote forKamala Harrisin the 2024 presidential election.

source: people.com