Proclamation 10536-Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Nashville, Tennessee
Issued 2023-03-27 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10536 was issued following the mass shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee on March 27, 2023, in which three children and three adults were killed. The proclamation honors the victims, expresses national grief and solidarity with the Nashville community, and directs that the American flag be flown at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and installations in honor of those who died.
The flag directive applies to all federal buildings and installations. The proclamation is directed at the Nashville community, the families of victims, and all Americans mourning the tragedy. It is an expression of national condolence and solidarity.
Presidential proclamations directing flag lowering in response to mass casualty tragedies are a well-established presidential practice. The President has clear authority to direct the lowering of flags on federal buildings as a ceremonial exercise of the office.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10536-Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Nashville, Tennessee" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to honoring the victims of the tragedy in nashville. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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