For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 28, 2003
Death of Bob Hope
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Today, America mourns the loss of one of its great treasures. A
gifted comedian who entertained audiences for decades with his unique
talents, Bob Hope brought joy and laughter to our Nation. By
tirelessly entertaining America's troops, he demonstrated his
extraordinary love of country and devotion to the men and women who
have served in our military.
As a mark of respect for the memory of Bob Hope, I hereby order, by
the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that on the
day of his interment, the flag of the United States shall be flown at
half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and
grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval
vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and
throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until
sunset on such day. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at
half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies,
legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all
military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth
day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand three, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
twenty-eighth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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