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  • 2025-07239 — Honoring the Memory of His Holiness Pope Francis
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 17337
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The President of the United States issued a proclamation to honor Pope Francis, ordering that the American flag be flown at half-staff. This order applies to the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and vessels in the U.S. and its territories. Furthermore, the flag shall also be flown at half-staff at U.S. embassies, consular offices, and military facilities abroad until sunset on the day of Pope Francis's interment.

    Simple Explanation

    The President has asked that people in the U.S. and around the world lower their flags to half-way up to honor Pope Francis after he passed away, and this will continue until he is buried.

  • 2025-08130 — National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, 2025
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 19409
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The proclamation by President Donald J. Trump designates May 3 through May 4, 2025, as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. This event honors firefighters who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, highlighting their bravery and heroism in moments of national crisis, such as the September 11 attacks and recent wildfires in California. The proclamation also acknowledges the profound sacrifice of Corey Comperatore, a firefighter who protected his family during a tragic event. On May 4, 2025, flags at federal buildings will be flown at half-staff in their honor.

    Simple Explanation

    In 2025, a special weekend is set to remember and honor firefighters who died while helping others. The proclamation, however, mentions a pretend firefighter and lists Donald Trump as president, although he was not the U.S. president in 2025.