Press Release: Flags to Honor Inauguration and Mourning Period
DENVER — In a significant gesture marking the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has ordered that flags be raised to full staff on January 20. This decision comes in light of a broader national context, where President Joe Biden has proclaimed a 30-day mourning period, lowering flags to half-staff following the death of former President Jimmy Carter on December 29, 2024.
According to the governor’s office, Colorado’s flags will remain at full-staff from sunrise to sunset on Inauguration Day, after which they will be reverted to half-staff to honor the late President Carter until January 28.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has echoed this sentiment, stating that flags at the U.S. Capitol will also be flown at full height on January 20 to celebrate the inauguration. In his statement, Johnson emphasized the importance of coming together as a nation during this transition of power, adding, “The flags will be lowered back to half-staff the following day to continue honoring President Jimmy Carter.”
As Coloradans reflect on this momentous occasion, many are expected to travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in or witness the inauguration. Denver7 is set to provide live coverage on streaming platforms, allowing viewers to engage with this historical event as it unfolds.
With both celebration and remembrance in focus, the state is poised to navigate the duality of honoring a new administration while paying tribute to a venerable leader who shaped American history.