Former President Jimmy Carter's passing has prompted the expected flying of flags at half-staff during Donald Trump's second-term inauguration. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs mandates a 30-day period of mourning for deceased presidents and former presidents, meaning flags will remain at half-staff until at least January 28th. This isn't the first time a presidential death has coincided with Inauguration Day, with Harry Truman's death in 1972 similarly impacting President Nixon's second-term swearing-in.
After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter , flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day .What we know: The Carter Center confirmed Jimmy Carter , the 39th president of the United States, passed away on Sunday.The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs states that the flag should fly at half-staff for 30-days following the death of a president or former president.
"I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter," Trump writes. "Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History. The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans.
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