Flags Return to Full Staff After Carter Mourning Period

Flags across the United States, including those in Michigan, Connecticut, and Wyoming, are set to return to full-staff following the completion of the 30-day mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Presidential proclamations and state orders have marked this transition, with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon both issuing statements to this effect. During the mourning period, flags were lowered to half-staff as a gesture of respect. Notably, on January 20, Inauguration Day, flags were temporarily raised to full-staff before being returned to half-staff in honor of Carter. The final return to full-staff is a recognition of the end of the official mourning period. Citizens and institutions are encouraged to comply with these orders and raise their flags appropriately.