Announcement

Governor Wolf Orders United States, Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all United States and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania flags on the Capitol Complex and at all commonwealth facilities throughout Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

2016 marks the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor in which more than 2,400 Americans lost their lives.

On Wednesday Dec. 7, Flags shall be lowered to half-staff at sunrise and remain lowered until sunset.

In addition, the front balcony of the Main Capitol Building in Harrisburg will be lit red, white and blue on the evening of Dec. 7 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.