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Harry Truman: As a mark of respect to General Pershing's memory it is hereby ordered that the national flag be displayed at half-mast…

On the recordJuly 14, 1948
As a mark of respect to General Pershing's memory it is hereby ordered that the national flag be displayed at half-mast upon all public buildings and at all forts and military posts and naval stations, and on all vessels of the United States, until after the funeral shall have taken place.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Proclamation 2797—Death of General Pershing

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