Ronald Reagan: “I have ordered the flags of the United States flown at half staff at…”

On the recordAugust 31, 1983

I have ordered the flags of the United States flown at half staff at all Federal installations and U.S. military bases around the world.

Said by

Republican · California

Source

Statement on the Soviet Attack on a Korean Civilian Airliner

More from Ronald Reagan

Jan 10, 1989

Yes, always has been.

Dec 31, 1988

If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.

May 13, 2003

America is the shining city on the hill. Welcome all who enter to follow their dreams.

May 5, 2004

But there's nothing I can say that would make the situation right.

Other voices in this conversation

Ronald Reagan: “I have ordered the flags of the United States flown at half staff at all Federal installations and U.S. military bases…”