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Posted on: December 3, 2018

[ARCHIVED] City Honors Late President George H.W. Bush

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December 3, 2018

For Immediate Release


City Honors Late President George H.W. Bush


SAVANNAH, GA (December 3, 2018)— The City of Savannah will fly the United States flag at half-staff at all City facilities through sunset on December 30 in honor of late President George H.W. Bush.

The proclamation ordering the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff at all public buildings and grounds from President Donald J. Trump can be viewed here. 

City Hall Flag at Half Staff

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