[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 117, 108th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

Proclamation 7694 of 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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