Gov. Cox orders flags lowered for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has ordered all flags be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday as part of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Flags should be lowered at midnight on Dec. 7 through midnight on Dec. 8, according to a Tuesday statement from Cox's office. Individuals, businesses, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions have also been encouraged to participate. President Joe Biden issued a statement about the day of remembrance Tuesday, which reads, in part:

I encourage all Americans to reflect on the courage shown by our brave service members that day and remember their sacrifices. I ask us all to give sincere thanks and appreciation to the survivors of that unthinkable day. I urge all Federal agencies, interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff on December 7, 2022, in honor of those American patriots who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.

For the full statement, click here.

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